Explore the Family Name Deveau
The meaning of Deveau
French: cognate of Devaux and, in North America, also an altered form of this. Compare Deveaux, and also Devault 1 and Devoe 1. History: Michel Devaux/Deveau from France married Marie-Madeleine Martin in Acadia c.1693. Some characteristic forenames: French Girard, Marcel, Adhemar, Alphee, Andre, Armand, Blanchard, Celine, Emile, Euclide, Henri, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Deveau in the United States?
The surname Deveau saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Deveau ranked 14,943rd in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 15,947th place, marking a decrease of 6.72%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, slightly increased from 1,815 in 2000 to 1,822 in 2010, a growth of 0.39%. The proportion of people named Deveau per 100,000 also declined by about 7.46% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,943 | #15,947 | -6.72% |
| Count | 1,815 | 1,822 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.62 | -7.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deveau
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Deveau surname identify as white, with this group making up 93.99% in 2000 and 93.36% in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.67%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 19.67% and 21.21% respectively over the decade. The groups noting an increase in representation were those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, which increased by 6.67%, Hispanic (28.57%), and Black (55.68%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 93.36% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.98% | 28.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.76% | 6.67% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.37% | 55.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 1.04% | -21.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.49% | -19.67% |