About Dewees
The surname Dewees is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name David. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named David. The name David itself comes from the Hebrew name "Dawid," meaning "beloved" or "friend." Over time, the surname Dewees has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Dewees is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dewees 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 Dewees is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dewees in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dewees using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.