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

Devenney, 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 Devenney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devenney in America

Devenney is the 41501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devenney surname appeared 524 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 Devenney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devenney 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 Devenney

The surname Devenney is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name "O'Duibhne." This name is believed to have originated in County Tipperary, Ireland, in the early medieval period. The prefix "O" in Irish surnames indicates a male descendant, while "Duibhne" is thought to be derived from the old Irish word "dubh," meaning dark or black.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Devenney surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a notable figure named Diarmaid O'Duibhne, who was the Chief of Hy Carbery in County Cork in the late 12th century.

As the Devenney family spread across Ireland, various spellings of the name emerged, such as Devenney, Devenny, and Davenny. These variations likely arose due to differences in pronunciation and regional dialects.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Devenney family settled in County Donegal, where they became prominent landowners. One notable member of this branch was Patrick Devenney, who was born in 1650 and served as a Colonel in the Jacobite Army during the Williamite War in Ireland.

Another notable figure with the Devenney surname was Cornelius Devenney, born in County Tyrone in 1782. He was a prominent Catholic priest and educator who played a significant role in establishing schools and promoting education in his local community.

In the 19th century, the Devenney family also had members who emigrated to other parts of the world, such as Australia and North America. One such individual was Michael Devenney, born in 1825 in County Donegal, who later settled in Ontario, Canada, and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Additionally, the Devenney name can be found in various place names across Ireland, such as Devenney's Bridge in County Fermanagh and Devenney's Island in County Donegal, further indicating the historical presence and influence of this family in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devenney

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

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

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