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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. LEES-howt, /ˈlis.ɦɑu̯t/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsVan Lieshout, Vanlieshout, Van Lishout, Van Lieshouts, Van Lieshoud, Van Lieshaut, Van Leishout, Vanlishout, Vanleishout, Venlieshout, Lishout, Lieshaut, Leishout

Meaning & History

Originally indicated a person from the village of Lieshout in the province of North-Brabant, Netherlands. It is possibly derived from either Dutch lies meaning "great manna grass" (a grasslike plant that grows near riverbanks and ponds) or Middle Dutch lese meaning "track, furrow", combined with hout meaning "forest".
Added 9/16/2023 by General9696
Edited 10/19/2024 by jocatchi and General9696