TheNameDBDevereaux
TopographicMeaning
From Évreux, a town in Normandy, France.
Etymology
Derived from the Norman place name Évreux (Evreux) in Normandy, which became 'Devereaux' through Norman-English adaptation. The surname was brought to England by Norman settlers after 1066.
About the Devereaux Surname
A Norman surname derived from the French town of Évreux, indicating origin from that locality. The name has been borne by English nobility and remains relatively uncommon.
Distribution
Found in England, France, and English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Robert Devereux (2nd Earl of Essex), Etta Devereaux