TheNameDBDenis
PatronymicMeaning
A person named Denis or descended from someone named Denis, derived from the Roman name Dionysius.
Etymology
Derived from the personal name Denis, which comes from the Latin Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry. The surname indicates patronymic descent from an ancestor named Denis.
About the Denis Surname
A French patronymic surname derived from the personal name Denis. The name is well-established across French-speaking regions and has spread globally through migration.
Distribution
Found primarily in France and French-speaking regions worldwide, including Quebec and other North American communities.
Notable Bearers
Saint Denis, various historical and contemporary bearers