About Devoy
The surname Devoy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dubhthaigh, meaning "descendant of Dubhthach." The name Dubhthach itself is composed of the elements "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark," and "thach," meaning "chief" or "lord." Therefore, the surname Devoy can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the dark chief" or "descendant of the black lord."
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