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

Devora, 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 Devora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Devora in America

Devora is the 20591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Devora surname appeared 1,287 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 Devora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Devora 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 Devora

The surname DEVORA is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "devora," which means "to devour" or "to consume." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a voracious appetite or a fierce personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DEVORA can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in Catalonia and Aragon. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the 14th century, the name DEVORA appeared in several historical documents, including the "Llibre del Repartiment de València," a record of the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname DEVORA may have played a role in the repopulation of the region during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname DEVORA was Pedro DEVORA, a merchant and landowner who lived in Barcelona in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the textile trade and owned several properties in the city.

In the 16th century, the name DEVORA gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Juan DEVORA, a renowned poet and playwright from Seville. His works, which were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age, explored themes of love, passion, and human nature.

Another notable figure with the surname DEVORA was María DEVORA, a courageous woman who fought alongside the Spanish resistance during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. Her bravery and determination earned her recognition as a symbol of patriotism and resilience.

During the colonial era, the name DEVORA also found its way to the Americas, where it was adopted by various families of Spanish descent. One such individual was Tomás DEVORA, a prominent landowner and cattle rancher who settled in Argentina in the late 18th century.

In the 20th century, the surname DEVORA gained international recognition with the birth of Salvador DEVORA, a celebrated Mexican artist known for his vibrant murals and paintings depicting the struggles and triumphs of the working class. His works were instrumental in shaping the artistic landscape of Mexico and influencing generations of artists worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Devora

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

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

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