DEVEY
Also recorded as 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.
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
Typical given names associated with the 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
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- 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
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