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

Deverick, 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 Deverick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deverick in America

Deverick is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deverick surname appeared 161 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 Deverick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deverick 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 Deverick

The surname Deverick has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning "deer" and "wic" meaning "dwelling" or "settlement," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name lived near a place where deer were found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a Richard de Derewic is mentioned. This spelling variation points to the name's evolution over time, with "Derewic" likely being an early form of the modern "Deverick."

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1317, which lists a John de Derewyk. This spelling variation highlights the regional differences in pronunciation and spelling during that period.

The name Deverick is also associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was William Deverick, a renowned architect who lived from 1540 to 1608. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in London, including the Old Baily and parts of the Guildhall.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was Elizabeth Deverick, born in 1683, who was a celebrated poet and playwright during the early 18th century. Her works were widely acclaimed and performed in various theaters across England.

In the 19th century, John Deverick (1812-1888) was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to improving the living conditions of the working class in Manchester. He established several schools and housing projects for the underprivileged.

Additionally, there was Sir Henry Deverick (1856-1932), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership during various campaigns, including the Boer War and World War I.

Thomas Deverick (1897-1972) was a notable historian and author, renowned for his extensive research and publications on the history of medieval England. His works are still widely referenced and studied by scholars today.

Over the centuries, the surname Deverick has undergone various spelling variations, such as Deverike, Deverycke, and Devarick, reflecting the fluidity of spelling and pronunciation during different time periods and regions within England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deverick

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

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

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