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

Deverney, 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 Deverney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deverney in America

Deverney is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deverney surname appeared 228 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 Deverney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deverney 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 Deverney

The surname Deverney has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning "deer" and "ey" meaning "island" or "watery place". This suggests that the name may have originated from a location where deer were found near a body of water or an island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deverney can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Randolph de Vernai, which is believed to be an early variation of the Deverney surname.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and documents, often spelled as Devernay, Deverneye, or Devernei. These variations likely arose due to the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation during that period. One notable individual from this time was Sir William Deverney, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the Welsh Wars (1276-1284).

In the 14th century, the Deverney family is recorded as residing in the county of Wiltshire, specifically in the village of Deverill, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of their surname. This connection to a place name was common during that era, as surnames often derived from the locations where families resided or originated.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Deverney surname. One such person was Sir John Deverney (1520-1589), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was Richard Deverney (1673-1745), a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

In the 18th century, the Deverney family branched out, with some members establishing themselves in the American colonies. One such individual was William Deverney (1742-1815), a farmer and Revolutionary War veteran who settled in Pennsylvania.

As the centuries progressed, the Deverney surname continued to be represented by various individuals, including authors, artists, and scholars. One notable figure was the historian and academic Emily Deverney (1879-1958), who wrote extensively on the social and cultural history of England during the Tudor period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deverney

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

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

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