Devers

Devers Meaning & Origin

About Devers
The surname Devers is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "devers," meaning "towards" or "in the direction of." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a particular place or landmark. Over time, the surname Devers may have been adopted by individuals who migrated or moved towards a specific area, or it could have been given to those who were known for their tendency to travel or explore.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Devers: 3,238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,964
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 V ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛvərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Devers in Braille

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

The name Devers in braille

How to sign the name Devers using Sign Language

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

The name Devers in sign language

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