About Devos
The surname Devos is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "de Vos," meaning "the fox" in English. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone known as "the fox." The name may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with foxes, such as cunning or cleverness. Over time, the surname Devos has become a common family name in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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The surname Devos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Devos 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 Devos is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Devos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Devos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.