Explore the Family Name Devine
The meaning of Devine
1. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of either of two Gaelic names, Ó Duibhín ‘descendant of Duibhín’, a byname meaning ‘little black one’, or Ó Daimhín ‘descendant of Daimhín’, a byname meaning ‘little stag, little ox’. These are attenuated versions of Ó Dubháin and Ó Damháin, and are the phonetic origin of Anglicized forms with an internal v (as opposed to w, as in Dewan, or monosyllabic forms with an o or u) (see Doane). Compare Devin 1. 2. English, Irish, and French: variant of Devin 2. 3. Probably also an altered form of French Devin 3. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brennan, Cormac, Donal, Finbar, Seamus, Conan, John Patrick, Padraic, Patrick Michael.
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How common is the last name Devine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Devine saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Devine was the 1,417th most common surname in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 1,506, indicating a 6.28% decrease in its popularity. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Devine surname increased by 3.3%, from 23,016 in 2000 to 23,775 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 8.53 in 2000 to 8.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,417 | #1,506 | -6.28% |
| Count | 23,016 | 23,775 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 8.53 | 8.06 | -5.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devine
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Devine surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in distribution across several ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Devine remained those of White ethnicity, although their proportion decreased slightly from 89.54% in 2000 to 87.43% in 2010. There were notable increases in the Hispanic and Two or more races categories, growing by 59.62% and 38.98% respectively. The Black community also saw growth, increasing from 6.61% in 2000 to 7.26% in 2010. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a decrease (-6.9%), as did the Asian/Pacific Islander category, though it still grew modestly by 18.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.54% | 87.43% | -2.36% |
| Black | 6.61% | 7.26% | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.49% | 59.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.64% | 38.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.64% | 18.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.54% | -6.9% |
Devine ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Devine is British & Irish, which comprises 59.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.8%) and Eastern European (5.3%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.0% |
| French & German | 15.8% |
| Eastern European | 5.3% |
| Other | 20.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Devine
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Devine have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.30% |
What Devine haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Devine is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-A664, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mccarthy, Mcgowan, Mcdonnell, Keenan, Fitzpatrick, Conley, Maxwell, Cameron, Pritchard, Sherman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Devine surname are: V, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Devine have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Devine" Surname 48.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Devine" Surname 26.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Devine" Surname 23.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Devine" Surname 17.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Devine?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Devine are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition