TheNameDBD'Orsay
TopographicMeaning
Of or from Orsay, a commune in the Île-de-France region.
Etymology
The prefix 'd' indicates origin from a location. Orsay derives from Latin 'Orceium' or a similar Gallo-Roman place name.
About the D'Orsay Surname
A French surname derived from the commune of Orsay near Paris. The name became known through 19th-century English society figures.
Distribution
Primarily France, with notable presence in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Alfred D'Orsay (19th-century English dandy and artist)