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| Pronunciation | Dutch: [də ˈvris] |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Dutch |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | The Frisian |
| Region of origin | Netherlands |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | DeVries, Devries, Vries |
De Vries is one of the most common Dutch surnames.[1] It indicates a geographical origin: "Vriesland" is an old spelling of the Dutch province of Friesland (Frisia). Hence, "de Vries" means "the Frisian". The name has been modified to "DeVries", "deVries", or "Devries" in other countries.
People named De Vries:
- ^ Brouwer, Leendert. De top 100 van de familienamen in Nederland. KNAW/Meertens Instituut, 2010.