Explore the Family Name Devoid
The meaning of Devoid
Americanized form of French Daviau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devoid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Devoid shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Devoid was ranked 58,553rd in prevalence among surnames in the United States but fell to the 61,436th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.92 percent. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Devoid surname increased marginally from 324 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.93 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of Devoid decreased by 8.33 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #61,436 | -4.92% |
| Count | 324 | 327 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devoid
In terms of ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those bearing the Devoid surname identified themselves as White. This demographic saw an increase from 96.91 percent in 2000 to 98.17 percent in 2010, showing a rise by 1.3 percent. Notably, there was no record of anyone with the Devoid surname identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The data for those claiming two or more races was also suppressed, preventing an accurate assessment of that demographic's change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 98.17% | 1.3% |
| 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% |