Devilly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Devilly

What does the name Devilly mean?

The surname Devilly is an Anglicization of the original Irish Ó Duibhghiolla, from the Gaelic meaning "black" and "lad." 1

Early Origins of the Devilly family

The surname Devilly was first found in County Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where it belonged to two different septs, the Ui Fiachrach in the southwest of the county and the Siol Anmchadha in the southeast.

Early History of the Devilly family

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Devilly Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Devilly, O'Devilly, Diffley, Devally, Deffely, Deely and many more.

Early Notables of the Devilly family

the Devilly family of Galway

Devilly migration to Canada +

Devilly Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Mary Devilly, who settled in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862

Sources +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)