Provost is a surname of French origin, deriving from a civil or military official responsible for maintaining order. It moved to England with its conquering by William of Normandy in 1066.Last name: Provost, surnamedb.com
/ref> It is still found in civil affairs as a provost, a mayor or other public official; the military in posts such as a provost general; and academia, in the form of a provost, the senior academic administrator. Those with the surname include: *

Alain Provost Allain Provost is a French landscape architect. His works include designs for the Parc Floral in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris, Parc André Citroën in Paris, the Jardin Diderot at La Défense, La Courneuve Park (1972–2000) in Seine-Saint-Denis, ...

, French landscape architect * Andrew J. Provost (1834–1925), American lawyer and politician from New York *

Claude Provost Claude Joseph Antoine Provost (September 17, 1933 – April 17, 1984) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. Provost played his entire NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. He won the Stanley Cup nine times and the first ever B ...

(1933–1984), Canadian ice hockey player *

David Provost David Provost or David Provoost (January 16, 1670 – 1724) was the 24th Mayor of New York City, serving his appointment to the position from 1699 to 1700. Early life David Provost was born at his family's Pearl Street home, near Fulton Street ...

( fl. 1700), Mayor of New York City (1699–1700) * Denise Provost (born 1951), American politician from Maine * Emily Mower Provost, American computer scientist *

Étienne Provost Étienne Provost (1785 – 3 July 1850) was a Canadian fur trader whose trapping and trading activities in the American southwest preceded Mexican independence. He was also known as Proveau and Provot (and the pronunciation was "Pra-vo"). Leadi ...

(1785–1850), French Canadian fur trader active in the American Southwest * Felicia Provost, American model *

Foster Provost Foster Provost is an American computer scientist, information systems researcher, and Professor of Data Science and Information Systems and Ira Rennert Professor of Entrepreneurship at New York University's Stern School of Business. He is also ...

, American computer scientist and professor * François Provost (1638–1702), French soldier *

George Provost George Reginald Provost (August 11, 1936 - July 17, 2002) was a businessman and city councillor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He served on council from 1977 to 1980, and later sought election to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Councillor ...

(before 1943–2002), Canadian businessman and politician in Winnipeg *

Glen Provost Glen John Provost (born August 9, 1949) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has served as the bishop of the Diocese of Lake Charles in Louisiana since 2007. Biography Early life Glen Provost was born on August 9, 194 ...

(born 1949), American Roman Catholic Bishop *

Guy Provost Guy Provost, (May 19, 1925 – February 10, 2004) was a French Canadian actor. In 2002, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for being a "giant of the performing arts, admired and respected for his sensitivity and discipline, eis also ...

(1925–2004), French Canadian actor *

Jan Provost Jan Provoost, or Jean Provost, or Jan Provost (1462/65 – January 1529) was a Belgian painter born in Mons. Provost was a prolific master who left his early workshop in Valenciennes to run two workshops, one in Bruges, where he was made a burgh ...

or Jan Provoost, (c.1462–1529), Flemish painter *

Jon Provost Jonathan Bion Provost (born March 12, 1950) is an American actor, best known for his role as young Timmy Martin in the CBS series '' Lassie''. Life and career Provost was born in Los Angeles. At the age of four, Provost was cast in the film ...

(born 1950), American actor and author * Lyn Provost, New Zealand public servant *

Mariève Provost Mariève Provost (born April 15, 1985) is a Canadian women's ice hockey player that competed for the Moncton Blue Eagles women's ice hockey program. In her final university campaign, she became the all-time leading scorer in CIS history. ...

(born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player *

Martin Provost Martin Provost (born 13 May 1957) is a French film director, writer and actor. He wrote and directed films such as '' Séraphine'' and ''Le Ventre de Juliette''. '' Violette,'' his 2013 biographical drama about author Violette Leduc Violette ...

, French film director, writer and actor *

Peggy Provost Peggy Provost (born 19 September 1977) is a French former football midfielder. She played for FCF Juvisy in the French First Division. She was a member of the French national team for eight years, taking part in the 2003 World Cup and 2005 E ...

(born 1977), French footballer * Ruth Provost (born 1949) American politician from Boston *

Stéphane Provost Stéphane Provost (May 5, 1967 – April 22, 2005) was a French Canadian National Hockey League (NHL) linesman. Career Provost played as a defenceman prior to his officiating career, playing two seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey Lea ...

(1967–2005), French Canadian ice hockey official *

Ted Provost Ted R. Provost (born July 26, 1948, in Navarre, Ohio) is a former star high school, university and professional football player. As a high school athlete at Fairless High School he lettered three seasons as a quarterback and defensive back. H ...

(born 1948), American football player * William Provost or Guilliame Provoost, (fl.1556–1607), Protestant in Antwerp

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{{Surname, Provost Occupational surnames Surnames of French origin

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