Devaney

Used in: 2 countries

Origin: Irish

Two main origins: * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Duibheannaigh (“descendant of Duibheannach”), a personal name of unclear origin, but perhaps composed of the elements dubh (“black”) and eanach (“marshy place”). * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Duibheamhna (“descendant of Dubheamhna”), a personal name composed of the elements dubh (“black”) and the genitive form of Eamhain (“Navan Fort, the legendary capital of Ulster”).

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Name Variants & Related

Devane Root name
Abee Irish origin
Ahearn Irish origin
Ahern Irish origin
Aherne Irish origin
Aidan Irish origin
Aiden Irish origin
Allardice Irish origin
Anguish Irish origin

Popularity by Country

Devaney

Rank #1402

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗

Devaney

Rank #7118

Frequency 4,328 people (1.6 per 100k)

Ethnic Distribution

White 95.68% Hispanic 1.25% Black 0.25% Asian/PI 0.76% Native Am. 0.6% Two+ 1.46%

U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

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