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

Devenecia, 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 Devenecia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devenecia in America

Devenecia is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devenecia surname appeared 130 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 Devenecia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devenecia 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 Devenecia

The surname DEVENECIA has its origins in the Italian region of Veneto, particularly the city of Venice. It dates back to the late 15th century during the Renaissance period. The name likely derived from the Latin phrase "de Venetia," which translates to "from Venice." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were originally from the Venetian area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVENECIA can be found in the archives of the Venetian Republic, where a merchant named Giacomo DEVENECIA was listed as a member of the influential Venetian guild of traders in 1492. The spelling varied slightly in these early records, with variations such as "de Venecia" and "Devenecia."

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio DEVENECIA was a renowned glassmaker in the city of Murano, which was famous for its glass production. His creations were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

The DEVENECIA name also appears in several historical documents from the 17th century, including church records from the parish of San Marco in Venice. One such record mentions a Beatrice DEVENECIA, who was born in 1642.

During the 18th century, the DEVENECIA family produced a notable figure in the form of Pietro DEVENECIA, a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several prominent buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Grassi.

In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Giulia DEVENECIA gained recognition for her works celebrating the culture and traditions of Venice. She was born in 1827 and her poetry collections were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the DEVENECIA surname has maintained a strong connection to the city of Venice and the surrounding Veneto region. While it has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, its roots can be traced back to the vibrant and culturally rich city that gave rise to this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devenecia

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

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

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