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

DeVorce, 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 DeVorce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVorce in America

DeVorce is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVorce surname appeared 100 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 DeVorce.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVorce 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 DeVorce

The surname DEVORCE is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "devorce," which means "separation" or "divorce." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages and was initially associated with individuals involved in legal proceedings related to marital separations or dissolutions.

The earliest known record of the DEVORCE surname appears in the Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy from the 13th century, where it was spelled "de Vorce." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have originated from a particular location or region within the historical Duchy of Normandy.

In England, the DEVORCE surname is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the region during the 14th century. The name's association with legal matters is further reinforced by its inclusion in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk, a collection of legal records from the 15th century.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the DEVORCE surname was Robert DEVORCE, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who lived in Paris during the late 15th century. His treatise on matrimonial law, published in 1487, became an influential work in the field of canon law.

In the 16th century, Jacques DEVORCE, a French nobleman and landowner from the Burgundy region, gained recognition for his efforts in mediating disputes between local feudal lords and peasants. His diplomatic skills earned him the respect of both parties and helped maintain peace in the region.

Another notable figure was Marie DEVORCE, a 17th-century French writer and poet from Lyon. Her collection of sonnets, entitled "Amours Brisées" (Broken Loves), explored themes of heartbreak and the challenges of marital separation, reflecting the name's connection to the concept of divorce.

During the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste DEVORCE, a French architect from Paris, made significant contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palais de la Monnaie (Mint Palace) and the Church of Saint-Roch.

In the 19th century, the DEVORCE surname gained prominence in the United States with the arrival of French immigrants. One such individual was Pierre DEVORCE, a successful businessman from New Orleans who established a thriving import-export company, facilitating trade between France and the United States.

These examples illustrate the historical significance and distribution of the DEVORCE surname, reflecting its French origins and connections to legal matters, particularly those related to marital separations and dissolutions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVorce

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

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

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