Deverell

Deverell is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called "Deverel" in Wiltshire, England. The place name is composed of the Old English personal name "Deofor" (meaning "the deaf one") combined with "halh" (meaning "nook" or "corner of land"). Thus, the name likely denoted a nook or corner of land associated with someone named Deofor.

Variants of the surname include Deverill, Deverall, Deveril, and Deveral.

Notable people with the surname Deverell include:

• Walter Deverell (1827-1854): An English Pre-Raphaelite painter.

The Deverell family name can be found primarily in England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. Emigration patterns have spread the name to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.