Explore the Family Name Devone
The meaning of Devone
Possibly an altered form of Irish Devane or English Devon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devone in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Devone has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Devone was ranked 48,293rd in terms of common surnames, with 411 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 47,107th and the count increased to 451 individuals, marking an overall change of approximately 2.46% in rank and 9.73% in count. The proportion of individuals with the Devone surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #47,107 | 2.46% |
| Count | 411 | 451 | 9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Devone also showed some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a majority of those with the surname identified as Black (55.23%), followed by White (37.71%). By 2010, the percentage identifying as Black increased to 61.64%, while the percentage identifying as White decreased to 31.04%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 3.16% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.19% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Devone surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.23% | 61.64% | 11.61% |
| White | 37.71% | 31.04% | -17.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.55% | 62.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 2.22% | -29.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |