Devillier

Devillier Meaning & Origin

About Devillier
The surname Devillier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "devillier," meaning "to defile" or "to corrupt." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wicked or immoral. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who wanted to distance themselves from its negative connotations, and it is now found among various families around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Devillier: 1,218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 V IH1 L Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/dəˈvɪljər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFL', 'TFLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Devillier in Braille

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

The name Devillier in braille

How to sign the name Devillier using Sign Language

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

The name Devillier in sign language

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