Explore the Family Name Devenish
The meaning of Devenish
English: habitational name from Anglo-Norman French Deveneis, Middle English Devenish ‘of or from Devon’. See also Devon and Devonshire, compare Devonish.
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How common is the last name Devenish in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Devenish increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 93,427th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 90,495th position, marking a 3.14% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this time period from 182 to 204, a rise of 12.09%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #90,495 | 3.14% |
| Count | 182 | 204 | 12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devenish
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Devenish identify as White. This group represented 84.62% of the Devenish population in 2000, but slightly decreased to 81.37% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Black, with a growth rate of 29.78% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were no changes or data recorded among groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.62% | 81.37% | -3.84% |
| Black | 12.09% | 15.69% | 29.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |