Denis Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Denis name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Denis name
Denis comes from the given name Denis, from Greek Dionysios. Saint Denis, first bishop of Paris and patron saint of France, made the name very popular. The surname is common across France, especially the west and the Paris region, and in Belgium and Quebec.
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This overview covers the Denis name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Denis name FAQ
What does the Denis name mean?
From Dionysius. Common variants include Denys, Denise, Deny.
Where does the Denis surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
Is there a Denis coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Denis crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Denis coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).