2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Devido
A Portuguese surname potentially derived from the word "devido" meaning "due" or "owed".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Devido. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Devido surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Devido in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Devido, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Devido
The surname Devido originates from the Portuguese language and is believed to have its roots in the northern region of Portugal, particularly in the provinces of Braga and Viana do Castelo. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "debitum," meaning "due" or "owed," suggesting a possible connection to the profession of tax collection or debt management in its early origins.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Devido surname can be found in the 16th century, when a certain João Devido is mentioned in a legal document from the town of Barcelos, dated 1573. This document details a land dispute, indicating that the Devido family may have been landowners or involved in agricultural activities during that period.
In the 17th century, the Devido surname appears in several church records from the parish of Santa Maria de Ferreiros, located in the municipality of Amares. This suggests that the family had established a presence in this region and may have played a role in the local community's religious life.
During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Devido surname was António Devido, a merchant and shipowner from the city of Porto. He was involved in the thriving maritime trade between Portugal and its colonies, contributing to the economic growth of the region.
The 19th century saw the emergence of José Devido, a prominent lawyer and political activist from the town of Ponte de Lima. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights and played a significant role in the liberal movements of the time, leaving a lasting impact on the region's political landscape.
In more recent history, one of the most renowned individuals with the Devido surname is Maria Devido, a celebrated poet and author born in Braga in 1920. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, gained widespread acclaim both within Portugal and internationally. She passed away in 2005, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
Another notable figure is Luís Devido, a renowned architect born in Viana do Castelo in 1944. He is renowned for his innovative and sustainable design approaches, having contributed to numerous landmark buildings and urban development projects throughout Portugal and beyond.
While the Devido surname may not be among the most widespread in Portugal, its historical roots and the contributions of individuals bearing this name have left an indelible mark on various aspects of Portuguese culture, from literature and architecture to politics and commerce.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Devido
Among Census respondents with the surname Devido, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Devido bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Devido surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.6% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Devido
Devido appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,664 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,664 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 6,182 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Devido surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #144,270 | 4.1% |
| Count | 109 | 117 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Devido bearers went from 109 to 117 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 6,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #144,270.
FAQ
Devido surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Devido?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Devido. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Devido?
Devido ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Devido. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Devido.
Has Devido become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Devido went from 109 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Devido?
Among Census respondents with the surname Devido, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Devido in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Devido appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.6%), Hispanic (6.0%), Two or More Races (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Devido (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Devido mean?
A Portuguese surname potentially derived from the word "devido" meaning "due" or "owed". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Devido (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Devido?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Devido, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.