TheNameDBDePrez
TopographicMeaning
From the meadow or from a place called Prez.
Etymology
The prefix 'De' indicates French origin. 'Prez' derives from Old French 'pré,' meaning meadow, a common topographic element in French surnames.
About the DePrez Surname
A French topographic surname indicating residence near or origin from a meadow. The name reflects the importance of agricultural land in medieval French settlement patterns.
Distribution
Found in France and among French diaspora communities, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers