VERSLUYS
Versluys
Versluys is a British surname with Dutch origins. The surname is a variant spelling of the Dutch surname 'Versluis', which translates to "at the lock" in English. The name likely originated from a person who lived near a lock or sluice gate, which are devices used to control water flow.
The first recorded instances of the surname Versluys in Britain can be traced back to Dutch immigrants who migrated to the UK. Over time, the surname has become anglicised and is now found among British descendants of Dutch ancestry.
Today, individuals with the surname Versluys can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas where Dutch immigrants settled historically, such as London, East Anglia, and the South-East. The name may have undergone spelling variations or changes in pronunciation as it integrated into the British culture.
The significance and history of the Versluys surname serve as a reminder of the rich tapestry of immigration and cultural exchange that has shaped British society over the centuries.
There are approximately 32 people named Versluys in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Versluys.
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