Lüüs
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Estonian |
| Meaning | lock, sluice |
| Region of origin | Estonia |
Lüüs is an Estonian language surname, derived from the Dutch sluis, meaning lock and sluice.
As of 1 January 2021, 73 men and 84 women in Estonia have the surname Lüüs. Lüüs is ranked the 1272th most common surname for men in Estonia and 1176th for women.[1] The surname Lüüs is most common in Võru County, where 4.81 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the surname.[1]
Notable people bearing the surname Lüüs include:
- Aadu Lüüs (1878–1967), pediatrician and medical scientist
- Ella Lüüs (1915–1996), graphic artist
- Kristjan Lüüs (born 1991), actor
- Lembit Lüüs (1910–1999), Estonian SSR statesman
- Villem Lüüs (1971–2020), draughts player
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nimede statistika. Lüüs. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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