About Devenish
The surname Devenish is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dēofanisc," meaning "place of the devil." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the village of Devenish in Devon, England. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a place believed to be associated with the devil, such as a haunted or eerie location. Over time, the surname Devenish has evolved and can be found in various spellings and forms.
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The surname Devenish is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Devenish 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 Devenish is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Devenish in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Devenish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.