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

Deverger, 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 Deverger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deverger in America

Deverger is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deverger surname appeared 178 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 Deverger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deverger 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 Deverger

The surname DEVERGER originated in France during the late medieval period, likely emerging from the Old French verb "deverger," which meant "to stray from the path." The name was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who wandered or strayed from the expected course.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Deverger, born around 1380 in the village of Saulieu, Burgundy. Records from the local parish church mention him as a farmer and landowner in the region. Another early reference can be found in the archives of the city of Dijon, where a Marguerite Deverger is listed as a resident in the year 1437.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Picardy and Normandy. One noteworthy individual was Pierre Deverger, a merchant from Amiens who was involved in the textile trade with England during the reign of Henry VIII.

The surname Deverger has also been associated with several place names in France, such as the hamlet of Devers in the Ardennes region and the village of Deverger near Limoges. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain areas.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Deverger surname have achieved notable accomplishments. In the 17th century, Jacques Deverger (1620-1692) was a renowned scholar and theologian from Paris, known for his work on the interpretation of biblical texts. In the 18th century, Marie-Thérèse Deverger (1738-1805) was a celebrated painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her works commissioned by the French nobility.

During the 19th century, François Deverger (1802-1878) was a prominent architect and urban planner in Lyon, responsible for designing several landmark buildings and public spaces in the city. Another notable figure was Émile Deverger (1855-1924), a pioneering inventor and engineer who patented several innovative mechanisms for early automobiles and aircraft.

In more recent times, the name Deverger has been carried by individuals such as Édouard Deverger (1914-2003), a renowned French sculptor and artist known for his abstract works in bronze and stone. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and art museums across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deverger

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

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

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