Explore the Family Name Devoto

The meaning of Devoto

Italian: nickname, possibly applied ironically, from devoto ‘devout, pious’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alberto, Andres, Angel, Horacio, Jose Antonio, Juan Antonio, Mario, Patricio.

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How common is the last name Devoto in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Devoto' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, 'Devoto' was ranked 44,895th in popularity among surnames in the United States, with approximately 450 occurrences. By 2010, it had dropped to the 55,121st spot, with only 373 recorded instances of the name, marking a drop in popularity by 22.78%. This represents a decrease of 17.11% in the count of people carrying the 'Devoto' surname in just ten years.

20002010Change
Rank#44,895#55,121-22.78%
Count450373-17.11%
Proportion per 100k0.170.13-23.53%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Devoto

In the context of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Devoto' surname identify as White, making up 88.47% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 89.11% in 2000. The Hispanic representation within the 'Devoto' surname increased by 20.65%, rising from 8.67% in 2000 to 10.46% in 2010. There were no changes in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.

20002010Change
White89.11%88.47%-0.72%
Hispanic8.67%10.46%20.65%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%