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

DeVance, 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 DeVance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVance in America

DeVance is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVance surname appeared 172 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeVance.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVance 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 DeVance

The surname DEVANCE is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "devancer," which means "to go before" or "to precede." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a forerunner or trailblazer in some way.

One of the earliest known references to the name DEVANCE can be found in a document from the northern French region of Normandy, dated around 1250. In this record, a man named Jehan Devance is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Carentan.

Another early mention of the DEVANCE name appears in the Calendars of the Exchequer, a series of financial records from the English government, dating back to the 13th century. In these documents, a certain Robert Devance is listed as owing taxes on land he held in the county of Essex.

During the 14th century, the DEVANCE name spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname residing in regions such as Flanders and the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure from this time was Gilles Devance, a merchant from the city of Bruges who is mentioned in trade documents from the year 1372.

In the 15th century, a branch of the DEVANCE family settled in the Duchy of Savoy, located in present-day southeastern France and northwestern Italy. Here, the name was sometimes spelled as "Devanz" or "Devanze." A notable individual from this era was Pierre Devanz, a soldier who fought in the Battle of Marignano in 1515.

As the centuries passed, the DEVANCE name continued to be found throughout various parts of Europe, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. One such figure was Jacques Devance, a French philosopher and writer born in 1612 who authored several works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Other notable individuals with the DEVANCE surname include:

1. Émile Devance (1808-1886), a French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Marie-Thérèse Devance (1845-1923), a Belgian educator and advocate for women's rights.
3. Henri Devance (1876-1944), a French engineer and pioneer in the field of aviation.
4. Léon Devance (1890-1967), a Belgian sculptor whose works can be found in various public spaces across Europe.
5. Lucienne Devance (1909-2001), a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVance

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

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 DeVance 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 DeVance 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 DeVance was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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