Deavours

Deavours Meaning & Origin

About Deavours
The surname Deavours is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "devoir," meaning "duty" or "obligation." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was diligent, responsible, or conscientious in fulfilling their duties. Over time, the name Deavours has evolved and been anglicized, becoming a relatively rare surname today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Deavours is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Deavours: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deavours based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Deavours is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 V AO1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/deavours*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deavours in Braille

Here's how to represent Deavours in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Deavours in braille

How to sign the name Deavours using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Deavours using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Deavours in sign language

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