Devaney

== English == === Alternative forms === Devany, Deveney, Devenney, Devenny, Deviney, Devinney === Etymology === 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”). === Proper noun === Devaney (plural Devaneys) A surname from 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 === Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Devaney”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 1, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 451. === Anagrams === Edyvane, Edyvean