DEVALL
Also recorded as De Vall, De-Vall, de Vall
Devall
Devall is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French personal name "Deval", which itself has roots in the Latin word "vallum", meaning a palisade or embankment.
History:
The Devall surname is mainly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas such as Kent, Sussex, and South London. The name may have been brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over the centuries, various branches of the Devall family have spread out across the country and beyond.
Notable Individuals:
- John Devall (1875-1942) – An acclaimed British artist known for his landscape paintings.
- Rachel Devall (b. 1980) – A successful British entrepreneur and philanthropist.
- Tom Devall (1921-2005) – Renowned British historian and author specialising in medieval history.
Legacy:
The Devall surname continues to be passed down through generations, representing a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames. Individuals bearing the Devall name can be found in various fields, contributing to the diverse cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
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There are approximately 583 people named Devall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Devall.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Isobel
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Linda
- Lucy
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Yvonne
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- Dafaalla
- Dafal
- Dafalla
- Daffell
- Daval
- Davala
- Davall
- Davalle
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- Davalou
- Davel
- Davell
- Davil
- Davill
- Daville
- Deavall
- Deavill
- Deaville
- Deavoll
- Deffell
- Deva
- Devaal
- Deval
- Devale
- Devalia
- Devalk
- Devalla
- Devalle
- Devalve
- Develi
- Devell
- Develle
- Devellis
- Develly
- Deviell
- Devil
- Devill
- Devilla
- Deville
- Devol
- Devoll
- Dievell
- Duffill
- Duvall
- Tovell
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