About Prevot
The surname Prevot is of French origin and is derived from the word "prévôt," which means "provost" or "bailiff" in English. The term "prévôt" originally referred to a person who held a position of authority, often overseeing legal matters or acting as a local official. As a surname, Prevot likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held such a position or worked in a related role.
The surname Prevot is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prevot based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Prevot in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prevot using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.