Explore the Family Name Devendorf
The meaning of Devendorf
Altered form of German Diefendorf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Devendorf has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,965th in popularity and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 51,723rd, showing a change of -3.52%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Devendorf surname increased slightly from 394 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, marking a 2.03% rise. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #51,723 | -3.52% |
| Count | 394 | 402 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devendorf
Moving on to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Devendorf, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White, even though there has been a minor decline from 97.21% in 2000 to 96.02% in 2010. There has been a small increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander group associated with this surname, from 0 in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. Hispanic representation also fell slightly from 1.52% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups each remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.02% | -1.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.49% | -1.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |