About Devis
The surname Devis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "David," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Dawidh" meaning "beloved." The surname Devis is a patronymic, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named David. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Davis, Davies, and Devies. Today, the surname Devis is relatively rare but can still be found among English-speaking populations.
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The surname Devis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Devis 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 Devis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Devis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Devis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.