Explore the Family Name Devins
The meaning of Devins
Irish (Sligo): probably a variant of Devine, the final -s being added after the name was Anglicized.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Devins has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Devins ranked as the 30,120th most popular last name, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 31,383rd spot, representing a change of -4.19%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Devins surname increased marginally from 734 in 2000 to 738 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.54%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people declined by 7.41% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #31,383 | -4.19% |
| Count | 734 | 738 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devins
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Devins, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we notice shifts in percentages across different categories. The vast majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.23% in 2000 to 88.75% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 5.04% in 2000 to 7.05% in 2010. A notable uptick is seen in the category of Two or more races, which rose from 1.36% to 2.30%, and the Hispanic category saw the highest percentage increase, from 0.68% to 1.22%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 88.75% | -3.77% |
| Black | 5.04% | 7.05% | 39.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.3% | 69.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.22% | 79.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |