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

DeVera, 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 DeVera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVera in America

DeVera is the 7575th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVera surname appeared 4,386 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeVera.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVera 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 DeVera

The surname DEVERA has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "de vera", which means "of truth" or "true". The name was likely adopted by individuals who were known for their honesty and truthfulness.

During the Middle Ages, the name DEVERA appeared in various documents and records, including the Libro de Repartimiento, a medieval census conducted in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this surname was Diego de Vera, a nobleman who served as a military commander during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile in the 13th century.

In the 15th century, the DEVERA family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Notably, Pedro de Vera (1477-1542) was a renowned Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Americas under the command of Hernán Cortés.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the DEVERA surname spread across the Americas, with many bearers settling in regions such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. One notable figure was Juan de Vera (1598-1662), a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the Captaincy General of Guatemala in the 17th century.

The DEVERA name can also be found in various place names and toponyms throughout Spain and Latin America. For instance, the town of Vera de Almería in Andalusia is believed to have been named after the DEVERA family, who held significant land and power in the area during the Middle Ages.

Other notable individuals bearing the DEVERA surname include:

1. Diego de Vera y Ordóñez de Villaquirán (1560-1631), a Spanish military commander and governor of Chile during the Arauco War.
2. Fernán de Vera y Mendoza (1540-1610), a Spanish poet and playwright of the Golden Age.
3. María de Vera y Ladrón de Guevara (1597-1658), a Spanish nun and mystic known for her spiritual writings.
4. Juan de Vera Villavicencio (1621-1692), a Spanish painter active in the Baroque period.
5. José de Vera y Clavijo (1776-1848), a Spanish politician and writer who served as the Minister of Justice during the reign of Ferdinand VII.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVera

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

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

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