Drewes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Drewes first came to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is thought to be derived from "Dreux," the name of a place in Eure-et-Loire, France. Alternatively, it may come from the Old French "rieux," meaning "streams." Early Origins of the Drewes familyThe surname Drewes was first found in Wiltshire, where the Drewes family held a family seat in the years following the Norman Conquest. The first known bearer of the name was Herman de Dreuues, who was listed in the Domesday Book as a land-holder in the county of Wiltshire, having been granted estates for his service at the Battle of Hastings. Early History of the Drewes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drewes research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1225, 1242 and 1273 are included under the topic Early Drewes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Drewes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Druce, Drewes, Droys and others. Early Notables of the Drewes familyMore information is included under the topic Early Drewes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Drewes RankingIn the United States, the name Drewes is the 16,185th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Drewes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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