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

Devlieger, 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 Devlieger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devlieger in America

Devlieger is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devlieger surname appeared 269 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 Devlieger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devlieger 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 Devlieger

The surname DEVLIEGER is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the Netherlands during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "vlieger" signifying "pilot" or "aviator." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or a distinguishing characteristic associated with an ancestor who excelled in flying or navigating aircraft.

In the early 15th century, variants of the name DEVLIEGER were documented in official records and manuscripts of the Dutch provinces, such as "de Vlieger" and "de Vliegher." These spellings were often used to identify individuals involved in aviation or related trades, including those responsible for maintaining and repairing gliders or hot air balloons.

One of the earliest known references to the name DEVLIEGER can be found in the Goudse Archieven, a collection of historical documents from the city of Gouda, dating back to the late 16th century. The archives mention a "Jan de Vlieger," who was recorded as a skilled glider pilot and aerial navigator in the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the name DEVLIEGER was Joost de Vlieger (1616-1697), a renowned Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for his exquisite landscapes and seascapes. His works are displayed in prestigious museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Louvre in Paris.

Another notable individual with the surname DEVLIEGER was Willem de Vlieger (1675-1742), a Dutch cartographer and navigator who contributed significantly to the mapping of the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) during the colonial era. His detailed charts and maps were instrumental in facilitating maritime trade and exploration in the region.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the name DEVLIEGER was Jacques de Vlieger (1822-1891), a Belgian architect and urban planner responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in Brussels, including the Grand Palace and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

The surname DEVLIEGER has also been associated with historical place names and locations in the Netherlands. For instance, the village of Vliegeren, located in the province of Gelderland, is believed to have derived its name from the Dutch word "vlieger," potentially referencing the presence of aviators or pilots in the area during its early history.

While the surname DEVLIEGER is not among the most common in the Netherlands or Belgium today, its rich history and connections to aviation, navigation, and the arts have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance in the Low Countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devlieger

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

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

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