About Dunevant
The surname Dunevant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "dune" meaning "dune" or "sand." The addition of the suffix "-vant" indicates a person who lives near or comes from a specific place, in this case, a sandy or dune-like area. Therefore, the surname Dunevant likely originated as a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or in a sandy region.
The surname Dunevant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunevant based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dunevant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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