Devall (surname)

Devall (also DeVall) is a surname of Norman origin with both English and French ties. Variant spellings include: Davolls, Deavall, DeVile, Devill, Deville, Divall, Divell and Evill.[1] Its meaning is derived from French the town of Deville, Ardennes.[1] It was first recorded in England in the Domesday Book.

In France, the surname is derived from 'de Val' meaning 'of the valley.' Variant spellings include: Lavalle, Lavallie, Laval, Lavall, Deval, Duval, Lavell, Lavelle and Lavielle.[2] The Devall surname has also been spelled some other ways including Devoll, DeVol, Duvall, DeValle and Devaulle.

Notable people with the surname include:

  • Danny DeVall (b. 1972), Football player
  • Dave Devall (b. 1931), Canadian weather reporter.
  • Denzel Devall (b. 1994), American football player
  • Trevor Devall (b. 1972), Canadian voice actor
  • Phil Devall (b. 1977), IT Professional impersonator, borderline alcoholic, downright legend.

See also

References
  1. "Last name: Devall". The Internet Surname Database. 1980.
  2. "Last name: Deval". The Internet Surname Database. 1980.
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