De Leeuw
A Dutch surname meaning 'the lion', with toponymic origins.
De Leeuw is a Dutch surname meaning 'the lion'. It is most commonly found in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Official Supporters Club
- Affiliation
- PSV Eindhoven
- Status
- Active and Historic
- Home ground
- Philips Stadion
- Nickname
- The Lions
Lore & Background
The surname De Leeuw, along with Leeuw and Van der Leeuw, is thought to be mostly toponymic, with the first bearers named after a house, windmill, or farm called 'the Lion'.
Reader's Guide
It is a surname entry only.
Did You Know?
- In 2007, there were 9,814 people with the surname De Leeuw in the Netherlands.
- The surname Van Leeuwen has a distinct origin from the town of Leeuwen or the city of Leuven.
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