Devereaux
A French surname that most likely began as a place-based name, ultimately tied to a place called Évreux in Normandy.
The #8,383 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 78,183 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Devereaux is generally understood as a French locational surname. It likely developed from a form meaning “from Évreux,” the Norman town in northern France, with the prefix de- indicating origin or association. The spelling has been reshaped over time, and English-language forms often preserve a French-looking ending even when the pronunciation has shifted.
History
The name reached the English-speaking world through French and Norman migration, especially after the medieval period. In Britain and later in North America it appears in several spellings, reflecting both French orthography and English adaptation. The surname is uncommon but established in the United States today.
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Fun fact
Despite the elegant spelling, the name is usually treated as a place-name surname rather than a literal description of a family trait.