Lys
Lys Meaning & Origin
About Lys
The surname Lys is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "lys," meaning "lily" in Dutch. It is a topographic or ornamental surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with lilies. The lily is often associated with purity, beauty, and innocence, and the surname Lys may have been given to individuals who exhibited these qualities or had a connection to the flower.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lys: 245
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 78,040
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lys based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lys is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lys in Braille
Here's how to represent Lys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lys using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
