Despres History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Despres familyThe surname Despres 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 Despres familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Despres 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 Despres History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Despres 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 Despres familyNotable amongst the family during this period was
Despres World RankingIn the United States, the name Despres is the 11,720th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Despres is ranked the 755th most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Despres is the 987th popular surname with an estimated 5,328 people with that name. 3
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Despres Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
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