DEVEY
Recorded variant spellings include De Vey, De-Vey, de Vey
Devey
Surname Origin: English
Meaning: The surname Devey is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have originated from the Old French name "D'Evreux," denoting someone from Evreux in Normandy, France.
History: The Devey surname has a long history dating back to medieval times in England. The name first appeared in records in the early 13th century. Over the centuries, the surname spread across different regions of England, with families bearing the name establishing roots in various counties.
One notable bearer of the Devey surname was George Devey (1820–1886), a prominent English architect known for his work in the Victorian era. George Devey was renowned for his country house designs, which often combined traditional English architecture with elements of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Distribution: Today, individuals with the surname Devey can be found not only in England but also in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to the British Empire.
Variants: Variants of the Devey surname include Deveye, Deavie, Deavvy, and Deavey.
Famous Bearers:
- George Devey (1820–1886) - English architect
- Bryan Devey (b. 1983) - British rugby player
- Helen Devey (1908–2002) - English author and historian
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames, Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Devey surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Glenda
- Jacqueline
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Daffey
- Daffy
- Dave
- Daves
- Davey
- Daveys
- David
- Davie
- Davies
- Daviey
- Davis
- Davy
- Davye
- Davys
- Deave
- Deaves
- Deavey
- Deavies
- Deavis
- Deavy
- Deef
- Deeve
- Deeves
- Deevey
- Deevoy
- Deevy
- Deffey
- Deives
- Dephy
- Dev
- Devay
- Deve
- Deveau
- Deves
- Devi
- Devia
- Devie
- Devies
- Devine
- Deviney
- Devis
- Devise
- Devite
- Devoe
- Devoy
- Devvy
- Devy
- Devyea
- Devyre
- Devys
- Dovey
- Toovey
- Tuffy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,261 people named Devey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,164th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Devey.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Devey
- Hilary Devey - Businesswoman, television personality and entrepreneur
- Jack Devey - Football player (1866 to 1940)
- Will Devey - Football player (1865 to 1935)
- Ray Devey - Football player (1917 to 2001)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.