Leeuw


Leeuw is Dutch for lion. It occurs as a surname, most commonly in the form of De Leeuw. "De Leeuw", “Leeuw” and Van der Leeuw are thought to mostly be toponymic surnames, with the first bearers named " the Lion" after a house, windmill or farm with that name. The more common surname Van Leeuwen has a distinct origin in the small town of Leeuwen and perhaps in the city of Leuven.

Places

People with these surnames include:
;Leeuw
;De Leeuw / DeLeeuw
;Van Leeuw
;Van der Leeuw
;Fictional characters