Explore the Family Name Devenney
The meaning of Devenney
Irish: variant of Devaney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devenney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Devenney has shown a decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked 35,666 and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 41,501, marking a significant drop of 16.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 596 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, reflecting a 12.08% decrease. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 18.18%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #41,501 | -16.36% |
| Count | 596 | 524 | -12.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devenney
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Devenney has diversified slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.48% in 2000 to 95.99% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, while in 2010 some changes were noted. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 1.15% and those identifying as Hispanic comprised 2.10% of the population with the Devenney surname. Conversely, the category of 'Two or more races' which accounted for 1.01% in 2000, wasn't present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 95.99% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |