D'Ewes Surname
Approximately 17 people bear this surname
D'Ewes Surname Definition:
D'Ewes: "Sir Simonds was grandchild unto Adrian D'ewes, descended of the ancient stem of Des Ewes [des Eaux, the synonym of our English Waters] dynasts or lords of the dition of Kessel in the duchy of Gelderland, who came first thence when that province was wasted with civil war, in the beginning of king Henry the Eighth.
Read More About This SurnameD'Ewes Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 17 | 1:266,372 | 23,826 |
| South Africa | 4 | 1:13,544,426 | 222,367 |
D'Ewes Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
D'Ewes: "Sir Simonds was grandchild unto Adrian D'ewes, descended of the ancient stem of Des Ewes [des Eaux, the synonym of our English Waters] dynasts or lords of the dition of Kessel in the duchy of Gelderland, who came first thence when that province was wasted with civil war, in the beginning of king Henry the Eighth." Fuller's Worthies iii. 195.
D'Ewes Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name D'Ewes Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname D'Ewes is held by more people in New Zealand than any other country or territory. It can also appear as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name D'Ewes? popularity and diffusion
The last name D'Ewes is the 4,772,636th most commonly occurring surname internationally, borne by around 1 in 428,679,172 people. D'Ewes occurs predominantly in Oceania, where 100 percent of D'Ewes reside; 100 percent reside in Australasia and 100 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand.
It is most prevalent in New Zealand, where it is carried by 17 people, or 1 in 266,372. In New Zealand D'Ewes is primarily concentrated in: Canterbury Region, where 59 percent are found and Wellington Region, where 41 percent are found. Outside of New Zealand this last name exists in one country. It is also found in South Africa, where 24 percent are found.
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