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

Devasia, 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 Devasia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devasia in America

Devasia is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devasia surname appeared 145 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 Devasia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devasia 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 Devasia

The surname DEVASIA is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the southern state of Kerala. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century CE.

DEVASIA is derived from the Malayalam word "Devasya," which translates to "belonging to the temple" or "belonging to the deity." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were employed or resided in the vicinity of temples or religious institutions.

In ancient records and manuscripts from Kerala, the name is sometimes spelled as "Devassya" or "Devassia." These variations likely stem from the differences in pronunciation and regional dialects within the state.

One of the earliest known references to the surname DEVASIA can be found in the Velikkakath Pattu, a collection of ancient Malayalam ballads composed between the 14th and 16th centuries. The name is mentioned in connection with a prominent family that held significant influence in the region during that period.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname DEVASIA throughout history is Kurien DEVASIA (1640-1701), a renowned scholar and poet from the Travancore region of Kerala. His works, which included religious poetry and commentaries, were highly influential in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of the time.

Another prominent figure was Mathew DEVASIA (1810-1885), a social reformer and educator who played a crucial role in establishing modern educational institutions in Kerala. He was a strong advocate for the promotion of education among the underprivileged sections of society.

In the field of medicine, Dr. Varkey DEVASIA (1890-1962) made significant contributions as a pioneering physician and researcher. He is credited with introducing modern medical practices and establishing several hospitals in the region.

In the realm of politics, Thomas DEVASIA (1921-1998) was a prominent figure who served as a member of the Indian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the government of Kerala.

The name DEVASIA is also associated with the ancient village of Devasya Gramam, located in the Kottayam district of Kerala. This village, which traces its origins back to the medieval period, is believed to have been a center of religious and cultural activities, further strengthening the connection between the surname and its religious connotations.

While the surname DEVASIA is primarily concentrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devasia

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

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

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