demers

Demers is a surname of French origin. It is found most commonly among people of French-Canadian descent, especially in Quebec, and among French-speaking populations in other parts of Canada and the United States. The name also appears in France and in diaspora communities around the world.

Origin and etymology are not definitively established; Demers is typically treated as a toponymic or family name of medieval French origin, as with many surnames formed from place-based or patronymic elements. The spelling Demers reflects a later standardized form used in modern French and in francophone communities.

Demers is carried by numerous individuals across politics, academia, sports, arts, and business. In addition to people, the name appears in the branding of several organizations and commercial enterprises, particularly in Canada, where family-owned firms have historically used surnames as company names.

Because it is a common surname in Francophone regions, Demers also appears in genealogical records and place-naming related to families bearing the name. It may be encountered in archives, electoral rolls, and civil registries from centuries past.