DEVON
Devon
Devon is a surname of English origin that is derived from the name of the county of Devon in the southwestern region of England. The county of Devon is known for its stunning coastline, sandy beaches, and rugged moorlands. The surname Devon is a locational surname, meaning it was originally given to individuals who hailed from the county of Devon or who had ancestral ties to the region.
The surname Devon is relatively uncommon but is found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Individuals with the surname Devon may have ancestral connections to the county of Devon, or the surname may have been adopted for other reasons.
Like many surnames of locational origin, the surname Devon carries with it a sense of regional identity and pride. It serves as a link to the history, culture, and landscapes of the county of Devon. Today, individuals with the surname Devon can be found across the globe, maintaining a connection to their English roots.
Famous individuals with the surname Devon may include historical figures, artists, writers, or prominent members of society who have helped shape the legacy of the Devon name. The history and heritage of the surname Devon continue to contribute to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 503 people named Devon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Devon.
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
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- George
- Grant
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Steven
Female
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Jill
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Philippa
- Rachel
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Deaven
- Daven
- Davion
- Dehaven
- Devan
- Hassard
- Deavon
- Davon
- Deffen
- Daffon
- Devo
- Devone
- Dafen
- Daffen
- Daffin
- Dafina
- Daiveon
- Daphne
- Dauphin
- Dauphine
- Dauvin
- Davan
- Davane
- Davani
- Davanna
- Davenne
- Davens
- Davin
- Davina
- Davine
- Davini
- Davino
- Davoine
- Deavin
- Deffin
- Defina
- Devana
- Devane
- Devani
- Devanna
- Devayne
- Devein
- Deven
- Devene
- Devenie
- Devennie
- Devens
- Devgon
- Deviana
- Devienne
- Devigne
- Devin
- Devina
- Devine
- Devino
- Devion
- Devlon
- Devoe
- Devons
- Diffen
- Diffin
- Difon
- Divan
- Divane
- Divani
- Diven
- Divene
- Diviane
- Diviani
- Divin
- Divina
- Divine
- Divinie
- Divino
- Divon
- Doffin
- Dophin
- Dovan
- Dovani
- Doven
- Dovine
- Dovon
- Duffain
- Duffan
- Duffen
- Duffin
- Duffon
- Dufin
- Duvan
- Duveen
- Duven
- Duvigneau
- Duvin
- Dyfan
- Tafani
- Taffin
- Tavana
- Tavani
- Tavano
- Taviani
- Tavin
- Tavoni
- Tayfun
- Teevan
- Teeven
- Teffin
- Teven
- Tiffen
- Tiffin
- Tiphine
- Tivin
- Tofan
- Tofani
- Toffin
- Tophain
- Tophan
- Tovan
- Tovani
- Tovin
- Tufan
- Tufano
- Tuffen
- Tuffin
- Tufino
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.