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

DeVerna, 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 DeVerna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVerna in America

DeVerna is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVerna surname appeared 231 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 DeVerna.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVerna 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 DeVerna

The surname DEVERNA has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the areas surrounding the city of Milan. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, derived from the Italian word "verna," which means a young plant or shoot. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with those involved in agricultural or horticultural pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVERNA can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Milano, dated 1278, which mentions a certain "Giovanni de Verna." This indicates that the name was already in use during the latter part of the 13th century in the region surrounding Milan.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical records, including a land registry from the town of Monza, near Milan, which lists a "Petrus de Verna" as a landowner in 1342. This suggests that the family had achieved a certain level of prominence and social standing by this time.

The DEVERNA surname is also found in the records of the Università di Pavia, one of the oldest universities in Europe, dating back to the late 15th century. In 1487, a student named "Antonius de Verna" is listed as having enrolled in the university's faculty of law.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname DEVERNA. One of the most prominent was Francesco DEVERNA (1564-1632), a renowned architect and engineer from Milan who was responsible for the design and construction of several significant buildings and structures in the city, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Celso and the Palazzo Litta.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista DEVERNA (1718-1796), a Milanese sculptor and artist whose works adorned many of the city's churches and palaces. His most famous creation is the sculptural group "The Rape of the Sabine Women," which can be found in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome.

In the 19th century, the DEVERNA name gained further recognition with the birth of Emilio DEVERNA (1858-1932), a renowned Italian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and thermodynamics. He served as a professor at the University of Pavia and was a member of several prestigious scientific societies.

The DEVERNA surname has also been associated with notable figures in the world of literature. Gabriele DEVERNA (1895-1962) was an Italian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of love, betrayal, and the human condition. His most famous novel, "L'Amante Sconosciuta" (The Unknown Lover), was widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.

While the DEVERNA surname may have originated in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Milan region, where it first emerged as a distinct family name centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVerna

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

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

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