Explore the Family Name Devillier
The meaning of Devillier
French: variant of Devilliers and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. History: Most, if not all, of the American bearers of the surname Devillier are descendants of Nicolas-Antoine Coulon, sieur de Villiers, from France (see Devilliers). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Cecile, Jacques, Maudry, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Devillier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Devillier has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Devillier was ranked 19,797th in terms of most common surnames in the United States but dropped to 21,459th by 2010, marking an 8.4% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease during this period, with a 3.18% drop from 1,258 in 2000 down to 1,218 people identified as Devilliers in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 12.77%, going from 0.47 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,797 | #21,459 | -8.4% |
| Count | 1,258 | 1,218 | -3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.41 | -12.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devillier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Devillier shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, comprising 94.99% in 2000, which slightly dipped to 93.84% in 2010. There is no record of any Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities tied to this surname for both years. However, there's a marked increase in those identifying as two or more races, shooting up by 208.33% from 0.48% to 1.48%. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 14.24% while the Black ethnicity group saw a decrease of 10.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 93.84% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 3.45% | 14.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 1.48% | 208.33% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.07% | -10.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |