About Dewall
The surname Dewall is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "walle" meaning "wall" or "rampart." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a wall or fortification. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a wall. Overall, the surname Dewall signifies an association with walls or fortifications in some way.
The surname Dewall is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dewall 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 Dewall is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dewall in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dewall using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.