About Theys
The surname Theys is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Matthias, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." Theys is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Matthias. Over time, the surname Theys has evolved and become a distinct family name, often found in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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The surname Theys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Theys 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 Theys is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Theys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Theys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.