Deveraux Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEV-er-oh //ˈdɛv.ə.roʊ//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: from the riverbank (French); of the riverbank (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Deveraux has its roots in the Old French surname "Deveraux," which is derived from the place name "Évreux," a city in Normandy, France. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin "Ebroicum," which referred to the ancient Gallic name of the city.
The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names and terms were incorporated into the English language. As a result, Deveraux entered English usage as a surname, often denoting a geographical origin or noble lineage associated with the region of Évreux.
Historically, the name Deveraux is linked to several notable figures and families in medieval England. One significant milestone is the establishment of the Devereux family, which rose to prominence in the 14th century.
The family included prominent members such as Walter Devereux, who was created the first Viscount Hereford in 1550. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, including the records of the English nobility, where it is associated with land holdings and military service.
The Devereux family played a role in the political landscape of England during the Tudor period, contributing to the name's historical significance. Culturally, the name Deveraux carries connotations of nobility and heritage, often associated with the chivalric traditions of medieval Europe.
The name's connection to the French language and aristocracy lends it a certain elegance and historical weight. Additionally, the name has been used in literature and popular culture, often symbolizing characters of noble descent or those with a complex lineage.
While diminutive forms or variations such as "Devereux" may exist, the name's historical roots and associations remain central to its identity.
Fictional characters named Deveraux
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Deveraux is a fictional character from the video game series Dead Space. He is a member of the EarthGov military and plays a significant role in the events surrounding the Necromorph outbreak.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deveraux was first seen in the United States in 1994.
Deveraux has ranked as high as #20386 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Deveraux has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Deveraux is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Deveraux was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Deveraux.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Deveraux
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