De Nijs Explained

De Nijs is a Dutch patronymic surname originating from the given name "Denijs" (=Denis).http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_naam=de%20Nijs&nfd_naam=Nijs,%20de&info=documentatie&operator=eq&taal= People with this surname include:

• E. Breton de Nijs, pseudonym of Rob Nieuwenhuys (1908–1999), Dutch writer of Indo descent
• Jack de Nijs (1941–1997), Dutch musician known by the name "Jack Jersey"
• Jan de Nijs (born 1958), Dutch cyclist
• Judith de Nijs (born 1942), Dutch swimmer, sister of Lenie
• Lenie de Nijs (1939–2023), Dutch swimmer, sister of Judith
• Rob de Nijs (born 1942), Dutch singer and actor

See also

• Denys
• Nijs
• Nijssen