Devroy

Devroy Meaning & Origin

About Devroy
The surname Devroy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "devroi," meaning "right" or "just." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their fairness or righteousness. Over time, the surname Devroy has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Devroy: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Devroy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 V R OY1
🌐 IPA
/dɛvˈrɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Devroy in Braille

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

The name Devroy in braille

How to sign the name Devroy using Sign Language

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

The name Devroy in sign language

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