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Buys
Buys (name) means a Dutch surname. Example: “Buys emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s.”
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A Dutch surname.
"Buys emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Buyses
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_____ emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s.
Etymology
Taken from Dutch Buijs.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Buys” mean?
The word “Buys” means a Dutch surname.
How do you use “Buys” in a sentence?
Here is “Buys” used in a sentence: “Buys emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s.”
What part of speech is “Buys”?
“Buys” is a name.
Is “Buys” a common word?
“Buys” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Buys a first name or a surname?
Buys is a Dutch surname. It is not typically used as a first name.
What is the difference between 'Buys' and 'buys'?
Capitalised, "Buys" is a Dutch surname. In lowercase, "buys" is the third-person singular present form of the verb "buy," as in "she buys groceries." Only the surname is treated as a proper name.
What language does the surname Buys come from?
Buys is a Dutch surname, so it originates in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking communities. It is carried by families of Dutch heritage.
