DE VILLIERS
Recorded variant spellings include De Villiers, De-Villiers, Devilliers
This is a prefixed surname which is sometimes recorded without the prefix. See also Villiers
Devilliers
Devilliers is a British surname with origins rooted in France. The name is of Huguenot (French Protestant) descent and was introduced to England through French immigrants fleeing religious persecution in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The surname Devilliers comes from the French phrase de Villiers, meaning "of the village". It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place called Villiers in France.
Over the centuries, the Devilliers family name has become established in various regions of Britain, particularly in areas with significant Huguenot populations, such as London and the southeastern counties of England.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Devilliers may have made contributions to various fields, including art, literature, science, politics, and more, enriching the cultural tapestry of British society. The impact of the Devilliers family name on British history and heritage is a testament to the enduring legacy of its bearers.
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There are approximately 560 people named de Villiers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named de Villiers.
