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

DeVone, 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 DeVone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVone in America

DeVone is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVone surname appeared 451 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 DeVone.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVone 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 DeVone

The surname DEVONE has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "denu," meaning a valley or a dell, and is believed to have been initially used as a locational name for someone who resided in a particular valley or dell.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Dene," referring to individuals residing in various locations with that prefix. This suggests that the name was already well-established in different parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname DEVONE began to appear in various records and documents, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Deven," "Devene," or "Devyne." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the standardization of spelling conventions that gradually took place over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname DEVONE include Sir John Devone (c. 1300-1370), a prominent landowner and knight from Devonshire, who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Edward III. Another early figure was William Devone (c. 1420-1490), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who played an influential role in local politics and trade.

In the 16th century, the surname DEVONE was associated with several scholars and clergymen, such as Richard Devone (c. 1510-1575), a renowned theologian and author who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Another notable figure from this period was Sir Thomas Devone (c. 1540-1604), a lawyer and judge who held the position of Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Queen Elizabeth I.

During the 17th century, the DEVONE surname gained prominence in the arts and literature, with individuals like John Devone (c. 1610-1670), a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely admired in his time. Additionally, there was Sir Edward Devone (c. 1630-1692), an accomplished architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

As the centuries progressed, the DEVONE surname continued to be associated with various notable figures across different fields, including politics, military, academia, and the arts. Despite its long history and numerous variations in spelling, the name has retained its distinctive character and strong ties to its English origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVone

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

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

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