Explore the Family Name Deaville
The meaning of Deaville
English (Staffordshire): 1. (of Norman origin): habitational name from Déville in Seine-Maritime. 2. nickname from Middle English devel ‘devil’ (Old English dēofol). This may have been acquired as a pageant name or as a shortened form of a longer nickname such as that of Robert and William Drepedevel (‘kill the devil’), recorded in the 1301 Subsidy Rolls (Sutton Howgrave, in Kirklington, North Yorkshire).
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How common is the last name Deaville in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deaville has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 72,905 in popularity and decreased by 2.34% to rank 74,608 in 2010. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally during the same period, rising from 248 to 259 people, a growth rate of 4.44%. The proportion of individuals with the Deaville surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #74,608 | -2.34% |
| Count | 248 | 259 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deaville
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Deaville identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.77% identified as White, and this number rose slightly to 98.84% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Deaville surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no cases of individuals identifying as having two or more races. As such, the primary ethnic identity associated with the Deaville surname is White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 98.84% | 2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |