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

Devick, 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 Devick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devick in America

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

The Devick 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 Devick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devick 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 Devick

The surname DEVICK is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Devon, located in the southwestern region of England. The name is derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning "deer" and "wic" meaning "a dwelling or settlement," suggesting that the original bearers of this name resided in a place frequented by deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVICK can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devon from 1369, where it appears as "Deverwyke." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established. The name is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Devon from 1524, where it is written as "Devewyke."

In the 16th century, the name DEVICK gained prominence through the exploits of Sir Thomas Devick (1510-1578), a renowned military commander who served under King Henry VIII. Sir Thomas played a crucial role in the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513 and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

The DEVICK surname has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Robert Devick (1675-1749), a respected clergyman and author who published several works on theology and religious doctrine. Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Devick (1820-1892), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in London.

In the late 18th century, the DEVICK family expanded their reach beyond Devon, with some members settling in other parts of England and even venturing across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One such individual was William Devick (1745-1822), who emigrated to Virginia in the 1770s and became a successful plantation owner.

The DEVICK surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Devick's Green in Hertfordshire and Devick's Cross in Somerset. These place names often derived from the presence of DEVICK families in those areas or their ownership of land or properties.

While the DEVICK surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from military service and religious scholarship to education and agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devick

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

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

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