Leued

Leued is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts, most notably a former commune in France and a surname of Dutch origin.

In France, Leued was a commune located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. It was situated near the town of Lourdes. Like many small rural communes in France, Leued experienced a decline in population over the latter half of the 20th century. In 1973, the commune of Leued was merged with the commune of Ossun, becoming part of the larger administrative unit.

As a surname, Leued is of Dutch origin. It is believed to have derived from a toponym, likely related to a place name in the Netherlands. Surnames of this type often indicate ancestral origins from a specific village, town, or geographical feature. While not among the most common Dutch surnames, individuals bearing the Leued name can be found primarily in the Netherlands and in countries with significant Dutch diaspora, such as the United States and Canada. The historical evolution of this surname, like many others, is intertwined with migration patterns and the administrative recording of names over centuries.