Explore the Family Name Devaux
The meaning of Devaux
French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, for someone from Vaux ‘the valleys’ (see Vaux), the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Devault, Deveau, Deveaux, and Devoe. History: Michel Devaux/Deveau from France married Marie-Madeleine Martin in Acadia c.1693. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Jean-Francois, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Devaux in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Devaux saw a noticeable increase according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 32,302, representing an increase of 5.94%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 624 to 713, marking a significant jump of 14.26%. The proportion of people with the Devaux surname per 100k population similarly rose by 4.35% from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #32,302 | 5.94% |
| Count | 624 | 713 | 14.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devaux
When examining ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Devaux surname identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 83.65% in 2000 to 81.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also experienced a decrease, going from 13.30% in 2000 to 11.36% in 2010, a change of -14.59%. Conversely, the number of Devaux individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.12% in 2000 to 5.33% in 2010, a leap of 375.89%. Furthermore, those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.28% to 1.40%, marking a change of 9.38%. No Devaux individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.65% | 81.07% | -3.08% |
| Black | 13.3% | 11.36% | -14.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 5.33% | 375.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.4% | 9.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |