| Devane | fairly numerous: Limerick-Kerry, Galway etc. Ir. Ó Dubháin, dubh = dark, black. Variants are: Dwane, Downes, Duane, all of which see.MIF. |
| Devin | rare: Louth-Meath etc. Variant of Devine. |
| Devine | numerous: Ulster, N Leinster, Connacht etc. Ir. Ó Daimhín. A sept of Fermanagh, the name is widespread in Leath Chuinn (northern half); some Devines in the south are no doubt Ó Dubháin. SI & IF. |
| Devon | rare: N Down. A variant of Devine, q.v. |
| Divin | Very rare: Derry. Ir. Ó Duibhín. (dim. of dubh, black, dark). See also Devine. |
Parishes where Devan and a second surname are found together
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