Devereux
“from Évreux in Normandy”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Devereux an Irish name?
Devereux came in with the Normans after 1169. That makes it an Irish surname — it has been one for over eight hundred years — but not a Gaelic one. In Irish the name is Deabhrús.
What does the surname Devereux mean?
Devereux (Irish: Deabhrús) means “from Évreux in Normandy”. Origin: Norman.
Where in Ireland is the surname Devereux from?
The historic homeland of the Devereux name is Wexford. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Devereux?
Deabhrús. Related spellings: Deveraux.
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