DREYFUS

Masculine

Meaning

Three feet; derived from German 'drei' (three) and 'fuss' (foot).

Etymology

The name originates from a German or Yiddish occupational or descriptive term combining 'drei' (three) and 'fuss' (foot). It became established as a Jewish surname in Central and Eastern Europe.

About the Name DREYFUS

A German-Jewish surname most famously associated with Alfred Dreyfus and the Dreyfus Affair, a major political scandal in late 19th-century France. The name carries significant historical and cultural weight.

Notable Bearers

Alfred Dreyfus (French military officer)