There are
3949
Devereauxs in the USA
Devereaux is the
8383rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Devereaux

RobertDevereux

Earl of Essex and a key figure in the late Tudor period in England. He gained prominence as a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. However, his ambitious and reckless behavior led to his downfall and execution in 1601.

LetticeKnollys

Countess of Essex and Leicester. She was the second wife of Robert Dudley, the favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. Lettice Knollys was also the mother of the famous privateer and explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh.

GeorgianaDevereux

An English noblewoman who was the daughter of Sir Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex. She became the second wife of Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick. Georgiana was known for her beauty and cultural patronage.

SirEdward

An English military commander who fought in the English Civil War. He was a Parliamentarian and held the rank of major general. Sir Edward Devereux played a crucial role in several battles during the war.

RobertDevereux

Viscount Hereford. He was an English nobleman and politician who served as the Member of Parliament for various constituencies. Robert Devereux was known for his support of the Whig political faction.

Devereaux Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Devereaux has Norman origins, derived from the French surname De VerEaux meaning 'from the waters.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname Devereaux is predominantly associated with England, particularly in the counties of Essex and Warwickshire.
VariationsVariations of the surname Devereaux include Devareaux, Deveraux, and Demeraux.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Devereaux surname occurred during different periods. Significant migrations took place during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 when the surname was introduced. Over time, members of the Devereaux family migrated to various English colonies and settlements, such as the United States and Canada, during the Age of Exploration and subsequent colonization.