virey
Virey is a name used in French-speaking regions as both a place name and a surname. In encyclopedic references it is treated as a toponymic surname that may have originated from one or more villages named Virey in France.
Etymology and origin: The name Virey most likely derives from a place name; such toponymic surnames were
Distribution and use: Historical records show Virey in medieval and early modern France, and the name spread
Notable references: There is no single figure universally associated with the name; rather, multiple individuals bearing
See also: The name Virey may be confused with similarly named places such as Vire or other