Explore the Family Name Devney
The meaning of Devney
Irish: variant of Devaney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devney in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Devney saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Devney was ranked 77,742 in terms of popularity and had 229 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had declined to 99,845 with only 181 individuals named Devney, representing a drop of approximately 28.43% in rank and 20.96% in count. The proportion of people per 100k with this name also decreased by 25%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #99,845 | -28.43% |
| Count | 229 | 181 | -20.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devney
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Devney identify as White. In 2000, about 99.13% of Devneys identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 96.69% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Devney surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. It's important to note that any data marked "(S)" has been suppressed for privacy reasons, which means it could not be used to identify specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.13% | 96.69% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |