Explore the Family Name Devoss
The meaning of Devoss
Altered form of Flemish Devos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Devoss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Devoss has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,949th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 41,100th place, marking a decline of 17.6%. The count of people bearing the surname also fell from 611 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, a decrease of 13.26%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people with the last name Devoss decreased from 0.23 to 0.18 during this period, a drop of 21.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #41,100 | -17.6% |
| Count | 611 | 530 | -13.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devoss
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Devoss identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 95.42% in 2000 to 93.58% in 2010. An increase was observed in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which went up from 0.82% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.80% to 2.64% over the same time span. However, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0% in both years, indicating no recorded presence within the Devoss surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 93.58% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.64% | 46.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 2.08% | 153.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |