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

DeVero, 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 DeVero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVero in America

DeVero is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVero surname appeared 285 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 DeVero.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVero 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 DeVero

The surname DEVERO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "verus," meaning "true" or "genuine," possibly referring to someone with a truthful or honest nature. DEVERO may have originated as a locational name, referring to a place where the family originated or resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVERO can be found in a Genoese manuscript from the year 1275, which mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo DEVERO. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region of Genoa by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name DEVERO was Francesco DEVERO, a Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in establishing trade relations between Venice and the Ottoman Empire. He was born in 1328 and died in 1402.

During the Renaissance period, the DEVERO family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Giovanni DEVERO (1450-1521) was a renowned Renaissance painter and architect, known for his frescoes adorning many churches and palaces in Florence.

Another notable figure from the 16th century was Lucrezia DEVERO (1525-1592), a noblewoman and patron of the arts who hosted salons attended by some of the greatest intellectuals and artists of the time, including Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei.

In the 17th century, the DEVERO name appeared in various regions of Italy, with some variations in spelling, such as DEVERA or DEVERI. One notable individual from this period was Alessandro DEVERO (1620-1678), a Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises.

Throughout the centuries, the DEVERO surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and diplomats to artists, scholars, and clergy. While the name may have evolved in spelling and geographical distribution, its Italian roots and historical significance remain a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVero

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

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

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