About Devon
The surname Devon is of English origin and is derived from the place name Devon, which refers to the county in southwestern England. The name Devon is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "dēvon" meaning "deep valley," indicating that the surname likely originated from someone who lived in or near a deep valley in Devonshire. Over time, the surname Devon has been adopted by individuals and families who can trace their roots back to this region, becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Devon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Devon 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 Devon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Devon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Devon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.