Explore the Family Name Devilliers
The meaning of Devilliers
French: variant, with fused preposition de ‘from’, of Villiers. Compare Devillers and Devillier. History: The progenitor of the majority of the American bearers of the surname Devilliers or De Villiers was Nicolas-Antoine Coulon, sieur/chevalier de Villiers, from France, who arrived in QC in 1703. In 1705, he married Angélique Jarret de Verchères. He was an officer in the French army. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as Devillers and Devillier, and also the surname Jumonville. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Etienne, Andre, Raoul. Dutch Adriaan, Willem.
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How common is the last name Devilliers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Devilliers has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held rank 57,705 and by 2010, it climbed to rank 54,178, marking a growth of 6.11%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a rise from 330 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, reflecting a substantial increase of 15.45%. The proportion of Devilliers per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #54,178 | 6.11% |
| Count | 330 | 381 | 15.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devilliers
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Devilliers, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White (78.18% in 2000 and 75.07% in 2010), the percentage decreased by almost 4% during this period. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 17.88% in 2000 to 21.78% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010, a change from the 2.12% that did in 2000. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.57% reporting belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.18% | 75.07% | -3.98% |
| Hispanic | 17.88% | 21.78% | 21.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |