The surname Dreyse was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name emerged from the earlier name of Vogt de Dreyss; over the years the last half of the name became more prominent in usage.
Early History of the Dreyse family
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Dreyse Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Dreyss, Dreyse, Dries, Dreyz, Dreyzen, Dreiss, Dreitz and many more.
Early Notables of the Dreyse family
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Migration of the Dreyse family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Barent Driessen, who arrived in New York in 1650; Andreas Dries, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1733; Anna Maria Dries, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733.
