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

DeVona, 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 DeVona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVona in America

DeVona is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVona surname appeared 142 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 DeVona.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVona 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 DeVona

The surname DEVONA has its origins in the medieval period, tracing back to the region of Devon in southern England. It is derived from the Old English words "Defe" meaning "valley" and "aun" meaning "river," referring to the picturesque Devon Valley along the River Exe. The name likely emerged as a locational descriptor for someone who hailed from or lived near this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry "Devenam" is found, referring to the settlement of Devonshire, suggesting the surname's ancient origins.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Devona was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1230, which recorded financial transactions with the English Crown. This early appearance of the surname indicates its established usage during that time period.

During the 14th century, a distinguished scholar named William Devona (c. 1310-1385) gained recognition for his contributions to theology and philosophy at the University of Oxford. His writings and teachings further solidified the name's prominence within academic circles.

The 16th century saw the rise of a notable family bearing the surname Devona. Sir John Devona (1520-1587) served as a member of the English Parliament and was known for his patronage of the arts, commissioning several works of literature and architecture that bore his family name.

In the 17th century, a renowned explorer and cartographer, Thomas Devona (1635-1701), embarked on several voyages to the Americas and the West Indies, mapping uncharted territories and leaving a lasting impact on the field of navigation and cartography.

As the surname spread across Britain and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Devonah, Devenah, and Devonnah, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVona

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

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

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