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

DeVose, 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 DeVose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVose in America

DeVose is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVose surname appeared 280 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 DeVose.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVose 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 DeVose

The surname DEVOSE has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "de vois," which translates to "of the woods" or "from the forest." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived in or near forested areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of medieval charters and deeds from the Paris region, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears as "de Vose," suggesting a connection to a specific location or estate.

During the 14th century, the name DEVOSE began to appear in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. This might indicate that the name originated from one of these areas or that it had spread through migration and intermarriage.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DEVOSE surname was Jacques DEVOSE, a French merchant and landowner who resided in the town of Rouen. Historical records from that period mention his involvement in trade and the acquisition of several properties in the surrounding areas.

Another individual of note was Pierre DEVOSE, a French military officer who served during the reign of King Louis XIV in the late 17th century. He is believed to have been born in the village of Vesly, near Amiens, in the year 1649 and died in 1721.

In the 18th century, the name DEVOSE appeared in the village of Mesnières-en-Bray, located in the region of Normandy. Records from this period mention a family known as the DEVOSE de Mesnières, suggesting they were landowners or had ties to the local nobility.

Another notable figure was Étienne DEVOSE, a French writer and philosopher who lived from 1764 to 1832. He was born in the town of Dieppe and is known for his works on political theory and social reform during the French Revolution.

As the centuries passed, the DEVOSE surname continued to spread across France and eventually beyond its borders, carried by individuals who migrated to other regions or countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the forested regions of northern France, where it first emerged as a descriptive surname indicating a connection to the woodlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVose

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

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

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