uyl
Uyl is a surname of Dutch origin that occurs in the Netherlands and among communities with Dutch ancestry. It also appears as the base or root in longer Dutch surnames, notably in compound forms such as den Uyl, a pattern common in Dutch naming traditions.
Etymology and origins are not definitively established. The name is frequently linked to the Dutch word uil,
Distribution and usage. The name is relatively uncommon and is concentrated in the Netherlands, with smaller
Notable people. Joop den Uyl (1919–1987) is the most prominent figure associated with the den Uyl surname,