Desprez History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Desprez familyThe surname Desprez 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 Desprez familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Desprez 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 Desprez History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Desprez 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 Desprez familyNotable amongst the family during this period was
Desprez RankingIn France, the name Desprez is the 1,058th most popular surname with an estimated 5,084 people with that name. [1]
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Desprez Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
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