| ![Show Contents]() Després History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Després familyThe surname Després was first found in Champagne, but one of the earliest records of the name was Pierre Desprès (1288-1361), a French Cardinal during the period of Avignon Papacy. He was son of Raymond II Desprès, seigneur of Montpezat. He was bishop of Riez in 1318 and Archbishop of Aix (1318-1320.) Early History of the Després familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Després research. Another 22 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1310, 1440, 1454, 1504, 1521, 1693, 1733, 1742, 1752, 1765, 1783, 1792, 1807, 1832, 1834, 1851, 1862, 1868 and 1888 are included under the topic Early Després History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Després Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Despres, Desprès, Despradelle, Despradelles, Desprairies, Desprat, Desprats, Desprez, Desprades, Despras, Despréaux, Despret and many more. Early Notables of the Després family- Josquin Despres (1440-1521) a Flemish composer
Després World Rankingthe United States, the name Després is the 11,720th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Després is ranked the 755th most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Després is the 987th popular surname with an estimated 5,328 people with that name. 3
| Després migration to Canada | + |
Després Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Simon Despres, who landed in Montreal in 1653
- Anne Desprès was married in 1664 in Quebec
| Contemporary Notables of the name Després (post 1700) | + |
- Jean Despres (1903-1988), American perfume industry businessman, founding member of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards
- Sherryl Despres, American actress, known for Fugue (2011), Burst Theory (2015) and All You Can Dream (2012)
- Eli B. Despres, American writer and editor, known for Blackfish (2013), Wilderness Survival for Girls (2004) and Local Mechanic Wins Millions (1994)
- Loraine Despres, American novelist and screenwriter
- Scott Cameron Despres (b. 1970), American professional wrestler, trainer and promoter, better known by his ring name "Maverick Wild"
- Leon Mathis Despres (1908-2009), American author, attorney and politician, City of Chicago Alderman (1955-1975)
- Bernadette Després (1941-2024), French illustrator and comic book artist
- Cyril Despres (b. 1974), French rally racing motorcycle rider
- Julien Desprès (b. 1983), French gold and two-time bronze medalist rower
- ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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