PROVIS
Provis
Origin and Meaning: Provis is an English surname with Norman origins. It is derived from the Old French word "provis," which means provisions or supplies. The surname likely started as an occupational name for a provider of provisions or food supplies.
Distribution and Region: The surname Provis is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in the United Kingdom. It is more prevalent in certain regions such as Devon, Cornwall, and Kent.
Notable Individuals:
- George Provis (1788-1852): An English artist known for his landscape paintings and engravings.
- Colin Provis (1949- ): A British Olympic rower who represented Great Britain at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Coat of Arms: The Provis coat of arms typically features symbols associated with provision and sustenance, such as wheat or corn. These symbols reflect the occupational origin of the surname.
Variants: Variants of the surname Provis include Proviss, Provice, and Provison.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., and R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Taylor & Francis, 1991.
- Forebears. (n.d.). Provis Surname. https://forebears.io/surnames/provis
There are approximately 289 people named Provis in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Provis.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- Michael
- Myles
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Terence
- William
Female
- Carole
- Catherine
- Claire
- Jennifer
- Joyce
- Kathleen
- Leanne
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
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