De Vries

de Vries
PronunciationDutch: [də ˈvris]
Language(s)Dutch
Origin
MeaningThe Frisian
Region of originNetherlands
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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