De Vries

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de Vries
PronunciationDutch: [ˈvris]
Language(s) Dutch
Origin
MeaningThe 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.

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  1. Brouwer, Leendert. De top 100 van de familienamen in Nederland. KNAW/Meertens Instituut, 2010.
  2. "Ronald P. de Vries's research works | Utrecht University, Utrecht (UU) and other places" . Retrieved 26 March 2023.