Devore

Devore Meaning & Origin

About Devore
The surname Devore is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "devorer," meaning "to devour" or "to eat up." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a voracious appetite or a gluttonous nature. Over time, the surname Devore became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now primarily found in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Devore: 11,445
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.88

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D01060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Devore in Braille

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

The name Devore in braille

How to sign the name Devore using Sign Language

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

The name Devore in sign language

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