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

DeVega, 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 DeVega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVega in America

DeVega is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVega surname appeared 381 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 DeVega.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVega 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 DeVega

The surname DEVEGA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "de" and "vega," meaning "from the fertile plain." This suggests that the name was initially given to those who resided in or near a fertile valley or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVEGA can be found in the manuscript "Libro de los Apellidos" (Book of Surnames), written in the late 15th century by Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés. This manuscript provides a comprehensive list of Spanish surnames and their meanings.

In the 16th century, the name DEVEGA appeared in various historical records, including land deeds and tax registers. One notable example is Juan DEVEGA, a landowner from Andalusia, who was mentioned in a property deed dated 1532.

During the 17th century, the name DEVEGA gained prominence in the region of Castile, particularly in the city of Valladolid. Rodrigo DEVEGA, born in 1612, was a renowned scholar and professor at the University of Valladolid, known for his contributions to the study of philosophy and theology.

In the 18th century, the DEVEGA family established itself in the Americas, as many Spaniards emigrated to the New World. One notable figure was Pedro DEVEGA, born in 1734 in Seville, Spain. He later settled in Mexico and became a prominent merchant and landowner.

As the name DEVEGA spread across different regions, various place names and spellings emerged. For instance, in the village of Vega de Pas in Cantabria, Spain, the surname was commonly spelled as "DELAVEGA." Similarly, in parts of Latin America, the name was sometimes written as "DEVEGA Y RAMIREZ" or "DEVEGA GONZALEZ," indicating the combination of the surname with other family names.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname DEVEGA:

1. Miguel DEVEGA (1546-1618), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas.
2. Juana DEVEGA (1670-1738), a renowned playwright and poet from Madrid, known for her contributions to the Spanish Golden Age theater.
3. Antonio DEVEGA (1785-1854), a military officer and statesman who played a significant role in the Spanish American wars of independence.
4. Dolores DEVEGA (1890-1976), a Mexican artist and muralist, recognized for her vibrant depictions of indigenous culture and traditions.
5. Carlos DEVEGA (1923-2001), a renowned Cuban writer and journalist, best known for his novels and short stories exploring the complexities of life in post-revolutionary Cuba.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVega

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

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

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