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{{Infobox surname
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| pronunciation = {{IPA|nl|də ˈvris|lang}}
| meaning       = The [[Frisians|Frisian]]
| region        = [[Netherlands]]
| language      = Dutch
| variant = DeVries, Devries, Vries
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'''De Vries''' is one of the most common [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[surname]]s.<ref>Brouwer, Leendert. [http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/documenten/top100.pdf ''De top 100 van de familienamen in Nederland'']. [[Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences|KNAW]]/[[Meertens Instituut]], 2010.</ref> It indicates a geographical origin: "Vriesland" is an old spelling of the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Friesland]] ([[Frisia]]). Hence, "de Vries" means "the Frisian". The name has been modified to "DeVries", "deVries", or "Devries" in other countries.
People named De Vries:
==Academics==
* [[Barend de Vries]] (1925–2010) &ndash; Dutch economist at the World Bank
* [[Benjamin de Vries]] (born 1923) &ndash; Dutch-Israeli economic historian
* [[Gerda de Vries]], Canadian mathematician
* [[Glen de Vries]] (1971–2021) &ndash; American medical entrepreneur
* [[Gustav de Vries]] (1866–1934) &ndash; Dutch mathematician
* [[Hans de Vries]] (1927–2021) &ndash; Dutch economic historian
* [[Hent de Vries]] (born 1958) &ndash; Dutch philosopher
* [[Hessel de Vries]] (1916–1959) &ndash; Dutch physicist
* [[Hugo de Vries]] (1848–1935) &ndash; Dutch botanist and geneticist
* [[Jan de Vries (philologist)]] (1890–1964) &ndash; Dutch Germanic mythologist
* [[Jan de Vries (historian)]] (1943) &ndash; Dutch-American historian
* [[Jouke de Vries]] (born 1960) &ndash; Dutch University Dean
* [[Jurn de Vries]] (born 1940) &ndash; Dutch theologian and journalist
* [[Keith DeVries]] (1937–2006) &ndash; American archaeologist
* [[Kelly DeVries]] (born 1956) &ndash; American medievalist historian
* [[Marc de Vries]] (born 1958) &ndash; Dutch physicist
* [[Margaret Garritsen de Vries]] (1922–2009) &ndash; American economist
* [[Philip James DeVries]] (born 1952) &ndash; American entomologist and evolutionary ecologist
* [[Rheta Devries]] (1936–2012) &ndash; American educator
* [[Ronald P. de Vries]] (born 196?); mycologist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Ronald-P-de-Vries-2172471012|title=Ronald P. de Vries's research works &#124; Utrecht University, Utrecht (UU) and other places|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref>
* [[Susanna de Vries]] (born 1936) &ndash; Australian historian
* [[Warren DeVries]] &ndash; American mechanical engineer
==Arts, acting, music==
* [[Abraham de Vries (painter)]] (c. 1590 – 1649/50) &ndash; Dutch portrait painter
* [[Adriaen de Vries]] (1556–1626) &ndash; Dutch sculptor
* [[Andrew DeVries]] (born 1957) &ndash; American painter and sculptor
* [[Bouke de Vries]] (born 1960) &ndash; Dutch ceramist in England
* [[Casper de Vries]] (born 1964) &ndash; South African comedian
* [[David Devriès]] (1881–1936) &ndash; French lyric operatic tenor
* [[David de Vries]] (born 1961) &ndash; Australian film and comic book maker
* [[Dolf de Vries]] (1937–2020) &ndash; Dutch actor
* [[Doug de Vries]] (born 1960) &ndash; Australian guitarist
* [[Erwin de Vries]] (1929–2018) &ndash; Surinamese painter and sculptor
* [[Han de Vries]] (born 1941) &ndash; Dutch oboist
* [[Hendrik de Vries]] (1896–1989) &ndash; Dutch poet and painter
* [[Henri de Vries]] (1864–1949) &ndash; Dutch film actor
* [[Herman de Vries]] (born 1931) &ndash; Dutch artist
* [[Jill De Vries]] (born 1953) &ndash; American model
* [[John DeVries]] (1915&ndash;1992) &ndash; American lyricist
* [[John de Vries (designer)|John de Vries]] (born 1946) &ndash; Dutch car designer
* [[Klaas de Vries (composer)]] (born 1944) &ndash; Dutch composer
* [[Leondre Devries]] (born 2000) &ndash; British pop singer
* [[Louis de Vries]] (1905–1935) &ndash; Dutch jazz trumpeter
* [[Marius De Vries]] (born 1961) &ndash; English music producer
* [[Matt DeVries]] (born 1977) &ndash; American guitarist
* [[Nathalie de Vries]] (born 1965) &ndash; Dutch architect
* [[Roelof de Vries]] (1631 – c. 1690) &ndash; Dutch landscape painter
* [[Rosa de Vries-van Os]] (1828–1889) &ndash; Dutch operatic singer
* [[Simon de Vries]] (1570–75 – 1628/29) &ndash; Dutch engraver better known as ''Frisius''
==Politics and religion==
* [[Abraham de Vries (minister)]] (1773–1862) &ndash; Dutch Mennonite minister
* [[Albert de Vries]] (born 1955) &ndash; Dutch politician
* [[Aukje de Vries]] (born 1964) &ndash; Dutch politician
* [[Bert de Vries]] (born 1938) &ndash; Dutch CDA politician
* [[Betsi DeVries]] (born 1952) &ndash; American (New Hampshire) politician
* [[Bibi de Vries]] (born 1963) &ndash; Dutch VVD politician
* [[Christoph de Vries]] (born 1974), German politician
* [[Cornelis de Vries]] (1740–1812) &ndash; Dutch Mennonite minister
* [[George Devries]] (1896–1957) &ndash;  Australian (Queensland) politician
* [[Gerrit de Vries (politician)]] (1818–1900) &ndash; Dutch prime minister
* [[Gijs de Vries]] (born 1956) &ndash; Dutch politician
* [[Henry Lucien de Vries]] (1909–1987) &ndash; Surinamese politician and entrepreneur
* [[Jack de Vries (politician)|Jack de Vries]] (born 1968) &ndash; Dutch CDA politician
* [[Jannewietske de Vries]] (born 1961) &ndash; Dutch (Friesland) politician
* [[John Devries (Yukon politician)]] (born 1945) &ndash; Canadian (Yukon) politician
* [[Kees de Vries]] (born 1955), German/Dutch politician (CDU)
* [[Klaas de Vries (Christian Democratic Appeal)]] (1917–1999) &ndash;  Dutch politician
* [[Klaas de Vries (Labour Party)]] (born 1943) &ndash; Dutch politician
* [[Marion De Vries]] (1865–1939) &ndash; American politician
* [[Monique de Vries]] (born 1947) &ndash; Dutch VVD politician
* [[Walter DeVries]] (1929–2019) &ndash; American political consultant
==Sports==
* [[Alida de Vries]] (1914–2007) &ndash; Dutch sprinter
* [[Anita Valen de Vries]] (born 1968), Norwegian racing cyclist
* [[Ann Devries]] (born 1970) &ndash; Belgian tennis player
* [[Berden de Vries]] (born 1989) &ndash; Dutch racing cyclist
* [[Bob de Vries]] (born 1984) &ndash; Dutch speed skater
* [[Carl E. DeVries]] (1921–2010) &ndash; American football coach
* [[Cole De Vries]] (born 1985) &ndash; American baseball pitcher
* A family of American sportspeople:
** [[Darian DeVries]] (born 1975) &ndash; basketball coach (older brother)
** [[Jared DeVries]] (born 1976) &ndash; American football player (younger brother)
** [[Tucker DeVries]] (born 2002) &ndash; basketball player (son of Darian)
* [[Dorien de Vries]] (born 1965) &ndash; Dutch competitive sailor
* [[Dorus de Vries]] (born 1980) &ndash; Dutch football goalkeeper
* [[Douwe de Vries]] (born 1982) &ndash; Dutch speed skater
* [[Elma de Vries]] (born 1983) &ndash; Dutch speed skater
* [[Feike de Vries]] (born 1943) &ndash; Dutch water polo player
* [[Floris de Vries]] (born 1989) &ndash; Dutch golfer
* [[Francis de Vries]] (born 1994) &ndash; New Zealand footballer
* [[François De Vries]] (1913–1972) &ndash; Belgian footballer
* [[Gerrit de Vries (cyclist)]] (born 1967) &ndash; Dutch road cyclist
* [[Greg de Vries]] (born 1973) &ndash; Canadian hockey player
* [[Jack de Vries (soccer)]] (born 2002) – American soccer player
* [[Jan de Vries (athlete)]] (1896–1939) &ndash; Dutch sprinter
* [[Jan de Vries (motorcyclist)]] (1944–2021) &ndash; Dutch motorcycle road racer
* [[Jan-Lodewijk de Vries]] (born 1972) &ndash; Dutch water polo player
* [[Jeroen de Vries]] (born 1971) &ndash; Dutch speed skater
* [[John de Vries (racing driver)|John de Vries]] (born 1966) &ndash; Australian racecar driver
* [[Johnny de Vries]] (born 1990) &ndash; Dutch footballer
* [[Kristi de Vries]] (born 1982) &ndash; Dutch softball player
* [[Lianne de Vries]] (born 1990) &ndash; Dutch footballer
* [[Linda de Vries]] (born 1988) &ndash; Dutch speed skater
* [[Marijn de Vries]] (born 1978) &ndash; Dutch racing cyclist and journalist
* [[Mark de Vries]] (born 1975) &ndash; Dutch footballer
* [[Martijn de Vries]] (born 1992) &ndash; Dutch footballer
* [[Martin de Vries (basketball player)|Martin de Vries]] (born 1960) &ndash; Dutch basketball player
* [[Mered de Vries]] (born 1977) &ndash; Dutch volleyballer
* [[Michelle de Vries]] (born 1961) &ndash; Australian swimmer
* [[Myles de Vries]] (born 1940) &ndash; English cricketer
* [[Nyck de Vries]] (born 1995) &ndash; Dutch racing driver
* [[Paul de Vries (Footballer)|Paul de Vries]] (born 1996) &ndash; Ghanaian footballer
* [[Raimo de Vries]] (born 1969) &ndash; Dutch footballer
* [[Remon de Vries]] (born 1979) &ndash; Dutch footballer
* [[Rianne de Vries]] (born 1990) &ndash; Dutch speed skater
* [[Rika de Vries]] (born 1974) &ndash; Dutch sitting volleyball player
* [[Ruan de Vries]] (born 1986)] &ndash; South African hurdler
* [[Ryan De Vries]] (born 1992) &ndash; New Zealand footballer
* [[Sjerstin Vermeulen|Sjerstin de Vries-Vermeulen]] (born 1972/73) &ndash; Dutch swimmer and equestrian
* [[Steve DeVries]] (born 1964) &ndash;  American tennis player
* [[Tjark de Vries]] (born 1965) – Dutch rower
* [[Troy DeVries]] (born 1982) &ndash; American basketball player
* [[Vikki de Vries]] (born 1964) &ndash; American figure skater
* [[Vincent de Vries]] (born 1994) &ndash; Dutch badminton player
==Writing and journalism==
* [[Abe de Vries]] (born 1965) &ndash; Dutch West Frisian-language writer and poet
* [[Abraham H. de Vries]] (born 1937) &ndash; Afrikaans author
* [[Anke de Vries]] (born 1936) – Dutch youth writer
* [[Anne de Vries]] (1904–1964) &ndash; Dutch author
* [[Maggie De Vries]] (born 1961) &ndash; Canadian writer
* [[Peter De Vries]] (1910–1993) &ndash; American editor and comic novelist
* [[Peter R. de Vries]] (1956–2021) &ndash; Dutch journalist
* [[Rachel Guido deVries]] (born 1947) &ndash; American poet and novelist
* [[Stefan de Vries]] (born 1970) &ndash;  Dutch writer and journalist
* [[Theun de Vries]] (1907–2005) &ndash; Dutch writer and poet
==Other==
* [[David Pietersz. de Vries]] (c. 1593 – 1665) &ndash; Dutch navigator and New Netherland patroon
* [[Glen de Vries]] (1972–2021) &ndash; American businessman
* [[Hidde Sjoerds de Vries]] (1645–1694)&mdash; Dutch admiral
* [[Jan de Vries (soldier)]] (1924–2012) &ndash; Canadian veteran's advocate
* [[Lini De Vries]] (1905–1982) &ndash; Dutch-born American public health nurse in Mexico
* [[Maarten Gerritsz Vries]] (or "de Vries") (1589–1647) &ndash; Dutch cartographer and explorer
* [[Mike de Vries]] (born 1958) &ndash; German businessman
* [[Nina de Vries]] (born 1961) &ndash; Dutch sex worker
* [[Roel de Vries (engineer)|Roel de Vries]] (born 1968) &ndash; Dutch engineer and businessman in Japan
* [[Roland de Vries]] &ndash; South African Army officer
* [[Tara De Vries]] (born 1999) – Turkish-Dutch beauty pageant
* [[Tjerk Hiddes de Vries]] (1622–1666) &ndash;  Dutch admiral and naval hero
* [[William DeVries]] (born 1943) &ndash; American surgeon who performed first permanent artificial heart transplant
==Compound surnames==
* [[Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries]] (born 1943) &ndash; Dutch author and researcher
* [[Daniel Rooseboom de Vries]] (born 1980) &ndash; Dutch freestyle footballer
* [[Hans Vredeman de Vries]] (1527–1607) &ndash; Dutch architect
* [[Jacob Vredeman de Vries]] (1588–1621) &ndash; Dutch kapellmeister and composer
* [[Paul Vredeman de Vries]] (1567–1617) &ndash; Flemish painter and draughtsman
* [[Salomon Vredeman de Vries]] (1556–1604) &ndash; Flemish painter and draughtsman
* [[Herman de Vries de Heekelingen]] (1880–1942) &ndash; Dutch archaeologist and historian
* [[Gerard de Vries Lentsch]] (1883–1973) &ndash; Dutch competitive sailor
* [[Willem de Vries Lentsch]] (1886–1980) &ndash; Dutch competitive sailor
* [[Wim de Vries Lentsch]] (1914–2007) &ndash; Dutch competitive sailor
* [[Hans Dirk de Vries Reilingh]] (1908–2001) &ndash; Dutch geographer
* [[Boyd van der Vuurst de Vries]] (born 1999) – Dutch basketball player
* [[Keye van der Vuurst de Vries]] (born 2001) – Dutch basketball player
* [[Piet van Wyk de Vries]] (born 1972) &ndash; South African songwriter
==Fictional people==
* Alicia DeVries &ndash; drop commando and captain of the alpha synth starship Megaera from the novel ''[[Path of the Fury]]'' by David Weber
* Cassandra de Vries &ndash; director of the dataDyne corporation from the [[Perfect Dark]] video game series
* Hugo De Vries &ndash; an adversary of Inspector Morse, featured in the episode [[List of Inspector Morse episodes#Series 4 (1990)|Masonic Mysteries]]
* [[Piter De Vries]] &ndash; a twisted Mentat in the 1965 novel ''[[Dune (novel)| Dune]]''
* Tissaia de Vries &ndash; a sorceress in [[The Witcher]] series
* Leon De Vries &ndash; South African mining supervisor and secondary antagonist in the 2020 horror game [[Amnesia: Rebirth]]
==See also==
* [[Vries (surname)]], list of people with the similar surname
* [[Devriès family]], a family of American and later French operatic singers, descendants of Rosa de Vries-van Os
* [[Korteweg–de Vries equation]], a wave model co-discovered by Gustav de Vries
* [[Tussenvoegsel]], the prepositions and/or articles in Dutch surnames
{{surname|De Vries}}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Dutch-language surnames]]
[[Category:Afrikaans-language surnames]]
[[Category:Surnames of Frisian origin]]
[[Category:Dutch toponymic surnames]]