About Prevost
The surname Prevost is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "prevost," meaning "provost" or "warden." The term "provost" originally referred to a person who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a chief magistrate or a military officer. Over time, the surname Prevost came to be associated with individuals who held such positions or were descendants of those who did. Today, the surname Prevost is found primarily among French-speaking populations and their descendants around the world.
The surname Prevost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prevost based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Prevost is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Prevost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prevost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.