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Type Surname (from occupation)
Other Forms FormsPrevost

Meaning & History

Derived from the Middle English provost; referring to the person who heads a religious chapter in a cathedral or educational establishment. It was also used as a nickname for a self-important person and is a French variant of Prevost.
Added 6/7/2016 by HL
Edited 7/14/2017 by HL