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

DeVroy, 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 DeVroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVroy in America

DeVroy is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVroy surname appeared 312 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 DeVroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVroy 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 DeVroy

The surname DEVROY finds its origins in France, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "de" and "vroy," which translates to "of the true" or "of the real." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptor or a nickname given to an individual who was known for their honesty or truthfulness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters and records from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France, dating back to the 12th century. In this document, a certain Renaud DEVROY is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1173.

During the 13th century, the name DEVROY appeared in various regions of northern France, particularly in areas around Normandy and Picardy. It is possible that the name may have originated from a specific place name, perhaps a village or hamlet that has since been lost to history or absorbed into a larger settlement.

In the 14th century, records show a Jean DEVROY serving as a knight in the service of King Philip VI of France, known as Philip of Valois, during the early stages of the Hundred Years' War. Jean DEVROY is believed to have fought alongside the French forces at the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable figure bearing the surname DEVROY was Étienne DEVROY, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the city of Rouen during the late 15th century. His successful business dealings and wealth allowed him to become a prominent figure in the city's affairs, and he is mentioned in several municipal records from that period.

In the 16th century, the name DEVROY appeared in the records of the Protestant Reformation, with a Guillaume DEVROY being listed as a supporter of the Huguenot cause in the city of La Rochelle. This association with the Protestant movement may have led some members of the family to seek refuge in other parts of Europe during the religious conflicts of that era.

Throughout the centuries, the DEVROY surname has continued to be present in various regions of France, with several notable individuals bearing the name. These include the 17th-century poet and playwright Pierre DEVROY, the 18th-century botanist and naturalist Marie-Antoinette DEVROY, and the 19th-century artist and painter Jacques DEVROY, known for his landscapes and portraits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVroy

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

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

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