Where Does the Puy Surname Come From?

Bearers of the name Puy share their surname's story with Dupuy, its better-known spelling.

What does the surname Puy mean?

It is a place-based name: “Of the hill”.

Is Puy the same name as Dupuy?

Before spelling was fixed, Dupuy was also written Puy. Related forms: Dupont.

Does every Puy family have a crest?

Looking for a Puy coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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