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Devereaux
Devereaux Pronunciation
Devereaux is pronounced DEV-ə-roh /ˈdɛv.ə.roʊ/Medium
Meaning: From a Norman-French surname — 'from Evreux' (a town in Normandy, named for the Gaulish Eburovices tribe)Medium
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History & Origin
Devereaux comes from a Norman-French surname — 'from Evreux', a town in Normandy named for the Gaulish Eburovices tribe. Borne by the noble Devereux earls of Essex, it's a refined, distinctive surname-name with the nickname Dev.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, from-Evreux at the root, and refined.
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How do you pronounce Devereaux?
Devereaux is pronounced DEV-ə-roh (/ˈdɛv.ə.roʊ/). Press play above to hear Devereaux said aloud.
How do you say Devereaux?
Devereaux is said DEV-ə-roh (/ˈdɛv.ə.roʊ/). Press play above to hear Devereaux said aloud.
What does the name Devereaux mean?
Devereaux is a Norman-French surname, 'from Evreux' (a Normandy town).
Is Devereaux a boy or girl name?
Devereaux is a boy's name.
How popular is Devereaux?
Devereaux is a rare name in the U.S.