Dev

Dev Meaning & Origin

About Dev
The surname Dev is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "damh," meaning "ox." It is a topographical surname that was given to someone who lived near an area where oxen were kept or where oxen were used for plowing. The name Dev signifies a connection to the land and agricultural activities, reflecting the importance of farming in Irish history and culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dev: 529
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dev 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 Dev is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 V
🌐 IPA
/dɛv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dev in Braille

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

The name Dev in braille

How to sign the name Dev using Sign Language

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

The name Dev in sign language

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