Devous

Devous Meaning & Origin

About Devous
The surname Devous is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "devot," meaning "devout" or "pious." It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who were known for their religious devotion or piety. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Devous.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Devous: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 V UW1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/devous*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Devous in Braille

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

The name Devous in braille

How to sign the name Devous using Sign Language

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

The name Devous in sign language

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