Demers

Demers Meaning & Origin

About Demers
The surname Demers is of French origin and is derived from the word "demeure," meaning "dwelling" or "residence." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked or lived near a manor house or a prominent residence. The name Demers is fairly common in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada, where it can be traced back to early French settlers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Demers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Demers: 9,225
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3839
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Demers based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D05062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 M ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈdimərz/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D562

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Demers in Braille

Here's how to represent Demers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Demers in braille

How to sign the name Demers using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Demers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Demers in sign language

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