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

Devezin, 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 Devezin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devezin in America

Devezin is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devezin surname appeared 165 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 Devezin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devezin 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 Devezin

The surname DEVEZIN has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "devès," which referred to a deep valley or ravine. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived or worked in such geographical locations.

Historically, the DEVEZIN surname was predominantly found in the southern regions of France, particularly in the areas around the Languedoc and Provence regions. It is likely that the name was initially derived from a topographical feature or a specific place name containing the root "devès."

Early records of the DEVEZIN surname can be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable mention is in the Cahiers de Doléances, a collection of grievances compiled by the Estates General in 1789 during the French Revolution. These records include references to individuals with the DEVEZIN surname, providing insights into their societal roles and contributions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DEVEZIN was Jean DEVEZIN, born in 1612 in the village of Montpellier, France. He was a notable merchant and trader who established trade routes between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Another prominent figure was Marie DEVEZIN (1674-1745), a French Catholic nun and educator. She founded several schools and convents in the Provence region, dedicated to providing education to underprivileged children.

In the 18th century, the DEVEZIN family produced a notable military officer, Pierre DEVEZIN (1721-1795). He served in the French Army during the Seven Years' War and the French Revolutionary Wars, achieving the rank of Brigadier General.

A notable literary figure with the DEVEZIN surname was Jules DEVEZIN (1835-1912), a French poet and playwright. He was renowned for his works that captured the essence of rural life in Southern France, including the collection "Poèmes du Midi" (Poems of the South).

Additionally, the DEVEZIN name was associated with the historic town of Devezin, located in the Languedoc region of France. This town's name is derived from the same Old French root, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and the place name.

Throughout history, the DEVEZIN surname has been encountered in various forms, such as Devezins, Devezing, and Devezines, reflecting regional variations and linguistic adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devezin

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

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

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