DEVERS
Devers
Devers is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word deofor, meaning "deer" or "beast." The name is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone who was swift or agile like a deer.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Devers is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Sussex and Hampshire. Over time, individuals bearing the surname have migrated to various parts of the UK and beyond, leading to a diverse distribution across different regions.
Notable Individuals
The Devers surname has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history, including:
- Sir Richard Devers: A medieval knight who distinguished himself in battles during the reign of King Henry VIII.
- Eleanor Devers: An influential social reformer from the Victorian era who campaigned for women's suffrage and educational equality.
Variants
Variants of the Devers surname include Dever, Deever, and Deavers, among others. These variations may have developed over time due to phonetic changes or regional influences.
Legacy
The Devers surname remains a testament to the rich history and cultural tapestry of England. Families bearing this surname continue to contribute to various fields, from academia to the arts, maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots while embracing modern opportunities and challenges.
There are approximately 250 people named Devers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Devers.
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
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Henry
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Ashleigh
- Emily
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Kyley
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sharon
- Susan
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
- Davarias
- Daver
- Davere
- Davers
- Davery
- Davier
- Davire
- Davris
- Deaver
- Deavereux
- Deavers
- Deever
- Defer
- Deffer
- Defore
- Defrece
- Defreece
- Defrees
- Defres
- Defrias
- Defries
- Defriez
- Deiver
- Devar
- Devara
- Devare
- Devares
- Devaris
- Devary
- Deveer
- Dever
- Deveraj
- Deveraux
- Devereau
- Devereaux
- Devereese
- Devereu
- Devereuse
- Devereux
- Deverew
- Deverex
- Devergne
- Deveria
- Devericks
- Deveries
- Deverix
- Devern
- Devero
- Deveroux
- Deverson
- Deverux
- Devery
- Devier
- Devir
- Devirs
- Devor
- Devora
- Devore
- Devoreuse
- Devoreux
- Devriese
- Devrieze
- Devyer
- Divaris
- Divers
- Diversi
- Dovers
- Duffers
- Dufraisse
- Taphorse
- Tavares
- Tavarez
- Tavaris
- Taveras
- Tavers
- Teavers
- Teffers
- Tivers
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.