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Dempsey
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Irish

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Díomasaigh (“descendant of Díomasach”), a byname deriving from díomasach (“proud, arrogant”).

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United Kingdom Dempsey Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #628

Popularity Over Time (Scotland)

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗ / NRS Scotland (chart data) ↗

United States Dempsey Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1215
Frequency 26,403 people (9.79 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 90.62% Hispanic 1.51% Black 5.4% Asian/PI 0.44% Native Am. 0.79% Two+ 1.24%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

France Dempsey Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #315692
INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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