Explore the Family Name Devery
The meaning of Devery
Irish (Offaly): of Norman origin, a variant of Devereux. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran, Brendan, Clancy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Devery has seen a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46,000 in terms of popularity and had 437 instances. By 2010, the rank dropped to 56,195 and the count decreased to 364, marking a decrease of 16.7%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 25.0%, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #56,195 | -22.16% |
| Count | 437 | 364 | -16.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devery
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Devery from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 93.82% in 2000 and 93.41% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.44%. In the same period, those identifying as Hispanic showed a minimal decrease from 3.89% to 3.85%. However, there was an introduction of a new ethnic group in 2010, with 1.65% identifying as belonging to two or more races. Individuals identifying as Black were present in 2000 at 1.37%, but this group was not represented in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 93.41% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 3.85% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |