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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."

Word forms

Buyses plural

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_____ emigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch Buijs.

Origin: Dutch

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.

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