Explore the Family Name Devonish
The meaning of Devonish
English (Essex): variant of Devenish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devonish in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Devonish' has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406th most common, while by 2010, it had jumped to the 53,419th position, showcasing a change of 6.95%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 332 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 16.57%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 8.33% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #53,419 | 6.95% |
| Count | 332 | 387 | 16.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devonish
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes within a decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black under the Devonish surname increased from 83.13% in 2000 to 86.05% in 2010, experiencing a 3.51% change. Those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity under the same surname emerged in 2010 at 2.58%, while there were none in 2000. However, other ethnic identities saw a decline. The proportion of individuals reporting two or more races went down by 41.48%, from 6.63% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010. White representation decreased by 14.26% (from 5.12% to 4.39%), while Hispanic representation dropped by 20.92% (from 3.92% to 3.10%). There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.13% | 86.05% | 3.51% |
| White | 5.12% | 4.39% | -14.26% |
| Two or More Races | 6.63% | 3.88% | -41.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 3.1% | -20.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |