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

Deveaux, 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 Deveaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deveaux in America

Deveaux is the 22081st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deveaux surname appeared 1,173 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 Deveaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deveaux 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 Deveaux

The surname Deveaux has its origins in France, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "veaux" meaning "calves," likely referring to an occupation or location associated with livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deveaux can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Renaud Deveaux was recorded as a knight and landowner in the region of Normandy, France. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it gradually spread to other parts of France and beyond.

During the 14th century, a French nobleman named Jean Deveaux was mentioned in historical records for his role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He fought alongside the French forces and was known for his bravery in battle.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Jacques Deveaux was a French explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with contributing to the mapping and exploration of the eastern coast of what is now Canada.

Another prominent figure with the surname Deveaux was André Deveaux, a French architect who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and landmarks in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Palais du Luxembourg.

In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Louis Deveaux gained recognition for his works on political theory and social reform. He was a vocal critic of the French monarchy and advocated for greater individual liberties and equal rights.

The surname Deveaux has also been present in other parts of Europe, such as Belgium and Switzerland, where it may have evolved from similar-sounding local place names or occupational descriptions related to livestock or agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deveaux

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

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

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