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Devaney
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English
Alternative forms
en Devany Deveney Devenney Devenny Deviney Devinney
Etymology
Two main origins:
Reduced Anglicized form of en ga Ó Duibheannaigh descendant of Duibheannach, a personal name of unclear origin, but perhaps composed of the elements ga dubh black and ga eanach marshy place.
Reduced Anglicized form of en ga Ó Duibheamhna descendant of Dubheamhna, a personal name composed of the elements ga dubh black and the genitive form of ga Eamhain Navan Fort, the legendary capital of Ulster.
Proper noun
s
en Irish.
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Devaney is the 7333rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 4549 individuals. Devaney is most common among White (94.75%) individuals.
Further reading
Anagrams
en adeenvy Edyvane Edyvean