Cognomen Leyds (Leyds 
) , around the world, is a rare family name. The last name Leyds is characteristic of South Africa, where it is a rare surname, Netherlands, and Australia, where it is a very rare surname. In absolute terms, this name is the most popular in South Africa, Netherlands, and the United States. Also, Leyds is the forename as well as the last name.
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| Leyds | Democratic Republic of the Congo, Australia, United States, South Africa, Netherlands |
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willem johannes leyds Dutch lawyer and statesman (1859–1940), NL (b. 1859) |
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| louise leyds (born 1921) (b. 1921) |
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| dillyn leyds South African rugby union footballer, ZA (b. 1992) |
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| tristan leyds South African rugby union player, ZA (b. 1997) |
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