De Schans

Etymology

 * (Friesland) Attested as De Schans in the 1970s. Derived from . Named after a former sconce constructed by the Spanish.
 * (Overijssel) First attested as De Schans in 1830-1855. Derived from.
 * (Flevoland) Derived from . See also and.
 * (Bergen op Zoom) Derived from . Named after one of the former defensive emplacements around Bergen op Zoom.
 * (Tilburg) Derived from.