About Provost
The surname Provost is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "provo(u)st," meaning "provost" or "chief." A provost was a title given to various officials in medieval times, such as a chief magistrate or a person in charge of a religious community. As a surname, Provost likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held such a position or worked in a role associated with a provost. Over time, the surname has spread to different parts of the world through migration and can be found in various countries today.
The surname Provost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Provost 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 Provost is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Provost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Provost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.