About Dempster
The surname Dempster is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "dempstere," meaning "judge" or "arbiter." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who served as a judge or magistrate. The name Dempster signifies a person who was responsible for making legal decisions and settling disputes in medieval Scotland.
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The surname Dempster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dempster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dempster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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