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

DeVuono, 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 DeVuono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVuono in America

DeVuono is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVuono surname appeared 222 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 DeVuono.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVuono 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 DeVuono

The surname DEVUONO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, during the Renaissance period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian phrase "di vuono," which translates to "of good" or "of virtue."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DEVUONO can be found in a collection of documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a family by the name of DEVUONO residing in the area. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific trade or occupation, as was common during that time.

In the 16th century, the name DEVUONO appears in various historical records from the region of Calabria, located in the southernmost part of Italy. One notable individual bearing this surname was Giovanni DEVUONO, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Reggio Calabria during the late 1500s.

As the centuries progressed, the DEVUONO family spread across other parts of southern Italy, including the regions of Campania and Basilicata. In the 18th century, records show a branch of the DEVUONO family residing in the town of Avellino, located in the Campania region.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname DEVUONO was Antonio DEVUONO, a renowned painter from Naples who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works were highly regarded during his time and can still be found in various art collections throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Pietro DEVUONO, a philosopher and theologian from Calabria who lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles at the time.

In the 19th century, the DEVUONO surname began to spread beyond the borders of Italy, as many Italians emigrated to other parts of the world. Records show individuals with this surname settling in countries such as the United States, Argentina, and Australia.

Over the centuries, the surname DEVUONO has undergone various spelling variations, including DEVUONA, DEVUONI, and DEVUONE, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and dialectal variations within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVuono

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

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

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