2000
#9,257
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,239
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.20
Rare Last name
Devera
A Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the feminine given name Vera, meaning "faith" or "truth."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,027 Americans carry the last name Devera. That puts it at #7,327 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.47 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 68,183 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Devera surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Devera with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.0K
1 in 68,183
Census rank
#7,327
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,384 bearers of the surname Devera in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.47 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7327th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Devera, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Devera
Among Census respondents with the surname Devera, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Devera bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Devera surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander80.6% · 3,534
- White7.3% · 320
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 287
- Two or more races5.0% · 221
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 12
- Black or African American0.2% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Devera
Devera appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,575
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,386
+1,147 bearers (+35.4%)
Per 100,000 1.49
Rank movement Up 1,682 places
2020
#7,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,384
-2 bearers (-0.0%)
Per 100,000 1.47
Rank movement Up 248 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,257 | 3,239 | 1.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,575 | 4,386 | 1.49 | +1,147 bearers (+35.4%) | Up 1,682 places |
| 2020 | #7,327 | 4,384 | 1.47 | -2 bearers (-0.0%) | Up 248 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Devera surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,575 | #7,327 | 3.3% |
| Count | 4,386 | 4,384 | -0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.49 | 1.47 | -1.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Devera bearers went from 4,386 to 4,384 (+-0.0% change). The surname moved up 248 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,575 to #7,327.
FAQ
Devera surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Devera?
Name Census estimates that about 5,027 living Americans carry the surname Devera. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 68,183 residents.
How common is Devera?
Devera ranks #7,327 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.47 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,384 people with the surname Devera. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,027), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.47 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.47 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Devera.
Has Devera become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Devera went from 4,386 recorded bearers to 4,384. That is a decrease of 2 (-0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #7,575 to #7,327.
What does the Census say about the background of Devera?
Among Census respondents with the surname Devera, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.6%. The next largest groups are White (7.3%) and Hispanic (6.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Devera in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.6% (3,534 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Devera appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (80.6%), White (7.3%), Hispanic (6.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Devera (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Devera mean?
A Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the feminine given name Vera, meaning "faith" or "truth." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Devera (1.47 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Devera?
See how many Americans have the surname Devera on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.