Explore the Family Name Devaughn
The meaning of Devaughn
Altered form of Irish Devine.
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How common is the last name Devaughn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Devaughn has seen a fluctuation in its popularity over time. In 2000, the surname stood at rank 13,771 and by 2010 it had slightly slipped to rank 14,268, representing a decrease of 3.61%. However, there was an increase in the count of individuals bearing the surname Devaughn, rising from 2,017 in 2000 to 2,099 in 2010 - this represents a growth of 4.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Devaughn surname also experienced a slight decrease, falling from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,771 | #14,268 | -3.61% |
| Count | 2,017 | 2,099 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.71 | -5.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devaughn
Turning to ethnicity, based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been several shifts within the Devaughn surname population. In 2000, individuals identifying as Black represented the majority ethnic identity at 50.67%, increasing to 52.64% by 2010. Those identifying as White comprised 44.62% in 2000, decreasing to 41.54% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage moving from 1.64% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. However, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010 due to data suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.67% | 52.64% | 3.89% |
| White | 44.62% | 41.54% | -6.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 3.24% | 97.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.29% | 2.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |