Find out how popular the last name Devall is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Devall.

Devall, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Devall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devall in America

Devall is the 17789th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devall surname appeared 1,574 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Devall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devall to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Devall

The surname DEVALL has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "dæl" meaning "dell" or "valley," and "fealu" meaning "fallow" or "pale brown." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a fallow valley or a valley with brown soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex in 1230, where it was spelled "de la Vale." This spelling variation highlights the name's connection to the geographic feature of a valley. Over time, the name evolved into its modern form, DEVALL.

In the 13th century, the name DEVALL was found in various records from counties such as Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. One notable individual was William Devall, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327. Another early record is that of John Devall, who was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1279.

During the 16th century, the DEVALL surname appeared in several parish records, including those of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. One individual, Robert Devall, was christened there in 1578. Another notable figure from this period was Thomas Devall, a merchant from London who was born around 1550.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like Richard Devall, a landowner from Essex who was born in 1620. Another notable figure was John Devall, a scholar and clergyman from Cambridgeshire, who was born in 1673 and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Woodditton.

As the centuries progressed, the DEVALL surname continued to be found in various parts of England. One notable individual was William Devall, a writer and journalist from London who was born in 1784 and published several works on history and politics.

Throughout its history, the DEVALL surname has been associated with various occupations and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse nature of English society. From landowners and merchants to scholars and writers, the name has left its mark on the annals of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devall

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Devall.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Devall was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Devall has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Devall was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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