DEVORE
Devore
Devore is a surname of French and English origins. The name is believed to have originated from the Old French word "devoir," meaning "duty" or "obligation." Over time, it has evolved into various spellings, including DeVore, Devor, de Vore, and Devere.
The Devore surname is found predominantly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, church registers, and immigration records. Many individuals bearing the Devore surname have diverse ancestral backgrounds, with links to regions such as France, England, and Scotland.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Devore have been associated with a range of professions, including agriculture, trade, academia, and the arts. The Devore name has been passed down through generations, with many families taking pride in their heritage and ancestral connections.
Today, the Devore surname continues to be borne by individuals worldwide, reflecting the diversity and rich history of the British and French cultural influences. It remains a symbol of lineage and tradition for many families, serving as a reminder of shared histories and connections across generations.
There are approximately 11 people named Devore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Devore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
Female
- Susan
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
- Daver
- Davers
- Davere
- Davor
- Davire
- Davier
- Davar
- Devor
- Devora
- Dafour
- Deaver
- Deever
- Defer
- Deffer
- Deffor
- Defforey
- Defor
- Defore
- Defour
- Deiver
- Devar
- Devara
- Devare
- Devary
- Deveer
- Dever
- Devereau
- Devereu
- Deverew
- Devero
- Devers
- Devery
- Devier
- Devir
- Devirs
- Devoir
- Devoreux
- Devorl
- Devre
- Devree
- Devroey
- Devyer
- Deavereux
- Deavers
- Defree
- Defurey
- Dehvari
- Devares
- Devereaux
- Devereux
- Deveria
- Deveries
- Devoreuse
- Davoren
- Diver
- Dufour
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.