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Preposition used in Dutch surnames
Look up van#Dutch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Van (Dutch pronunciation: [fɑn] ) is a very common prefix in Dutch surnames (including Flemish and
Van_(Dutch)
Koninkrijksrelaties, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en. "Wetboek van Strafrecht". wetten.overheid.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 5
Monarchy_of_the_Netherlands
Dutch film director (1957–2004)
Theodoor "Theo" van Gogh (Dutch: [ˈteːjoː vɑŋ ˈɣɔx]; 23 July 1957 – 2 November 2004) was a Dutch film director. He directed Submission: Part 1, a short
Theo_van_Gogh_(film_director)
Italian–Dutch multinational company of confectionery and chewing gum
and the Dutch-based company Van Melle NV. Perfetti Van Melle is owned by the Italian Perfetti family and the Dutch Van Melle family. Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti_Van_Melle
Dutch microbiologist (1632–1723)
Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek (/ˈɑːntəni vɑːn ˈleɪvənhuːk, -hʊk/ AHN-tə-nee vahn LAY-vən-hook, -huuk; Dutch: [ˈɑntoːni vɑn ˈleːu.ə(n)ˌɦuk] ; 24 October
Antonie_van_Leeuwenhoek
National anthem of the Netherlands
"Willem van Nassau" ('William of Nassau'), the leader of the Dutch Revolt, also known as "Willem van Oranje" ('William of Orange'), "Prinse van Oranje"
Wilhelmus
Dutch art dealer (1857–1891)
Theodorus van Gogh (Dutch: [teːjoːˈdoːrʏs ˈteːjoː vɑŋ ˈɣɔx]; 1 May 1857 – 25 January 1891) was a Dutch art dealer and a younger brother of Vincent van Gogh
Theo_van_Gogh_(art_dealer)
Dutch yachting company
VanDutch Inc. (/vænˈdʌtʃ/) is a Dutch yachting company, which started commercial manufacturing in 2009 with its first model, the VanDutch 40. Since, the
VanDutch
Region and former province of the Netherlands
Geschiedenis van Holland, Vol. 3, p. 700 Rob van Ginkel, "Hollandse Tonelen" in Thimo de Nijs and Eelco Beukers (eds.), 2003, Geschiedenis van Holland, Vol.
Holland
Dutch programmer and creator of Python (born 1956)
Guido van Rossum (Dutch: [ˈxidoː vɑn ˈrɔsʏm]; born 31 January 1956) is a Dutch programmer. He is the creator of the Python programming language, for which
Guido_van_Rossum
Zijl, van – from the waterway (Middle Dutch) Zutphen, van – (From Zutphen, city in the Netherlands) Schulze, Lorine McGinnis (2008-03-04). "Dutch Patronymics
List_of_Dutch_family_names
Dutch footballer (born 2001)
Micky van de Ven (Dutch: [ˈmɪki vɑn də ˈvɛn]; born 19 April 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays either as a centre-back or left-back for
Micky_van_de_Ven
Dutch footballer (born 2004)
Ruben van Bommel (born 3 August 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eredivisie club PSV and the Netherlands national team
Ruben_van_Bommel
Village in South Holland, Netherlands
Hook of Holland (Dutch: Hoek van Holland, pronounced [ˈɦuk fɑn ˈɦɔlɑnt] ) is a coastal village in the southwestern corner of Holland, hence the name; hoek
Hook_of_Holland
Dutch footballer (born 2002)
Thomas van Bommel (born 11 July 2002) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder. Van Bommel made his professional debut for MVV in the Eerste Divisie
Thomas_van_Bommel
Dutch actress (born 1976)
Carice Anouk van Houten (Dutch: [kaːˈris(ə ʔ)aːˈnuk vɑn ˈɦʌutə(n)]; born 5 September 1976) is a Dutch actress. Her first leading role in the television
Carice_van_Houten
Americans of Dutch birth or descent
Dutch Americans (Dutch: Nederlandse Amerikanen, pronounced [ˈneːdərˌlɑntsə ˌaːmeːriˈkaːnə(n)]) are Americans of Dutch and Flemish descent whose ancestors
Dutch_Americans
American drummer (born 1953)
Alexander Arthur Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlən/ van HAY-len, Dutch: [aːlɛkˈsɑndər vɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)]; born May 8, 1953) is an American musician who was the drummer
Alex_Van_Halen
Dutch footballer (born 1997)
Donny van de Beek (Dutch: [ˈdɔni vɑn də ˈbeːk]; born 18 April 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Segunda División club
Donny_van_de_Beek
Dutch football manager (born 1952)
Lambertus van Marwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrt fɑ ˈmɑrʋɛik]; born 19 May 1952) is a Dutch football manager who is a member of the supervisory board
Bert_van_Marwijk
Ethnic group native to the Netherlands
Internationally, Dutch painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh are held in high regard. The predominant religion among the Dutch is Christianity
Dutch_people
Disappeared Dutch trading ship
Ridderschap van Holland (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɪdərsxɑp fɑn ˈɦɔlɑnt]; lit. 'Knighthood of Holland') was a large retourschip (lit. 'return ship'), the
Ridderschap van Holland (1682)
Ridderschap_van_Holland_(1682)
West Germanic language
(Modern Dutch, same word order) Hij zal mijn ziel in vrede verlossen van degenen die mij genaken, want onder menigen was hij met mij (Modern Dutch, default
Dutch_language
Dutch football player and manager (born 1977)
Mark Peter Gertruda Andreas van Bommel (born 22 April 1977) is a Dutch football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently the
Mark_van_Bommel
Dutch football player and coach (born 1983)
Robin van Persie (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔbɪɱ vɑm ˈpɛrsi] ; born 6 August 1983) is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer. He last
Robin_van_Persie
Dutch statesman and revolutionary (1547–1619)
Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjoːɦɑɱ vɑn ɔldə(m)ˈbɑrnəvɛlt]; 14 September 1547 – 13 May 1619), Heer van Berkel en Rodenrijs (1600),
Johan_van_Oldenbarnevelt
Dutch names consist of one or more given names and a surname. The given name is usually gender-specific. A Dutch child's birth and given name(s) must be
Dutch_name
Dutch footballer (born 2000)
Jan Paul van Hecke (born 8 June 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the
Jan_Paul_van_Hecke
Dutch actor (born 1988)
Matthijs Nicolaas van de Sande Bakhuyzen (born 16 October 1988) is a Dutch movie and television actor and former child actor. Matthijs van de Sande Bakhuyzen
Matthijs van de Sande Bakhuyzen
Matthijs_van_de_Sande_Bakhuyzen
Profane words used in the Dutch language
Dutch profanity can be divided into several categories. Often, the words used in profanity by speakers of Dutch are based around various names for diseases
Dutch_profanity
Head of government
Netherlands (Dutch: Minister-president van Nederland) or, before 1945, the chairman of the Council of Ministers (Dutch: voorzitter van de ministerraad)
Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Prime_Minister_of_the_Netherlands
Dutch cybersecurity specialist convicted for hacking, extortion, and money laundering
Pepijn van der Stap (born August 2002) is a Dutch convicted cybersecurity criminal. While employed as a software engineer at the Amsterdam cybersecurity
Pepijn_van_der_Stap
left with only 47 seats out of 66]. maurice.nl (in Dutch). Kanne, Peter; van de Koppel, Maartje; van der Schelde, Asher (15 July 2026). "Politieke peiling
Next_Dutch_general_election
Dutch noble
Catharina van Holland (c. 1280 – after 12 August 1328) was the illegitimate child of Floris V, Count of Holland. She was married to Zweder van Montfoort
Catherina_van_Holland
Dutch murderer (born 1987)
Joran Andreas Petrus van der Sloot (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjoːrɑɱ vɑn dər ˈsloːt]; born 6 August 1987 in Arnhem) is a Dutch murderer, extortionist, con
Joran_van_der_Sloot
Dutch television game show
Ik hou van Holland (English: I love Holland) is a Dutch game show, presented by Linda de Mol. It is broadcasting during prime time, on Saturday nights
Ik_hou_van_Holland
Dutch professional footballer and manager
Martinus van Nistelrooij (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈryt fɑn ˈnɪstəlroːi]; born 1 July 1976), commonly known by his anglicised name of Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud_van_Nistelrooy
Dutch footballer (born 1970)
Edwin van der Sar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛtʋɪɱ vɑn dər ˈsɑr] ; born 29 October 1970) is a Dutch football executive and former player. Widely regarded
Edwin_van_der_Sar
Dutch possession in South America between 1630–1654
Dutch Brazil (Dutch: Nederlands-Brazilië; Portuguese: Brasil Holandês), also known as New Holland (Dutch: Nieuw-Holland), was a colony of the Dutch Republic
Dutch_Brazil
Dutch cinematographer (born 1971)
Hoyte van Hoytema ASC (Dutch: [ˈɦɔitə vɑn ˈɦɔitəmaː]; born 4 October 1971) is a Dutch-Swiss cinematographer, known for his collaboration with director
Hoyte_van_Hoytema
Fictional character created by Bram Stoker
Abraham Van Helsing (Dutch: [ˈaːbraːɦɑɱ vɑn ˈhɛlsɪŋ]) is a fictional character from the 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula written by Bram Stoker. Van Helsing
Abraham_Van_Helsing
Dutch colony in Indonesia (1800–1949)
The Dutch East Indies was a colony of the Dutch Empire, established in 1800 when the Batavian Republic took control of the Dutch East India Company. In
Dutch_East_Indies
Dutch ship (1653–1662)
Wapen van Holland was a 17th-century merchant ship of the Dutch East India Company. Wapen van Holland sailed several times from Vlie, Dutch Republic to
Wapen_van_Holland
Surname list
Van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑn ˈdɛik] ) is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from (the) dike". With 56,441 people, it was the fifth most common
Van_Dijk
Dutch footballer (born 1988)
Gregory Kurtley van der Wiel (born 3 February 1988) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Born in Amsterdam, Van der Wiel is
Gregory_van_der_Wiel
Dutch football player and manager (born 1964)
Marcel "Marco" van Basten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkoː vɑm ˈbɑstə(n)] ; born 31 October 1964) is a Dutch former football manager and player who played
Marco_van_Basten
Food brand
Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakeries was a brand of breads and assorted pastry products, frozen fish entrees, and prepared dinners formerly owned by General
Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakeries
Van_de_Kamp's_Holland_Dutch_Bakeries
National art museum in the Netherlands
The Van Gogh Museum (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑŋˈɣɔx mʏˌzeːjʏm]) is a Dutch art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries
Van_Gogh_Museum
1602–1799 Dutch trading company
intercontinental spice trade themselves. Further, a number of Dutch merchants and explorers, such as Jan Huyghen van Linschoten and Cornelis de Houtman, obtained firsthand
Dutch_East_India_Company
Dutch footballer (born 1983)
Rafael Ferdinand van der Vaart ([vɑn dər vaːrt]; born 11 February 1983) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder
Rafael_van_der_Vaart
Predecessor state of the Netherlands (1581–1795)
scientists, such as Hugo Grotius, Christiaan Huygens, and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. Dutch trade, science, armed forces, and art were among the most acclaimed
Dutch_Republic
Dutch teacher, editor, translator and art organizer (1862-1925)
Johanna Gezina van Gogh-Bonger (4 October 1862 – 2 September 1925) was a Dutch editor who translated the hundreds of letters of her first husband, art
Johanna_van_Gogh-Bonger
Queen of the Franks from 1072 to 1092
University Press, 1999), 244. van Bussel, Marion (2012). "Bertha van Holland (ca. 1055–1094)". Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland. Retrieved 8 February
Bertha_of_Holland
Dutch noblewoman and mother of Audrey Hepburn (1900–1984)
Ella van Heemstra, DStJ (12 June 1900 – 26 August 1984) was a Dutch aristocrat and the mother of actress Audrey Hepburn. Ella van Heemstra was a Dutch aristocrat
Ella_van_Heemstra
Omroep Brabant (in Dutch). 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025. "Debat van het Zuiden" [Debate of the South]. L1 (in Dutch). 14 October 2025. Retrieved
2025_Dutch_general_election
Dutch cyclist
Mathieu van der Poel (born 19 January 1995), nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman", is a Belgian-born Dutch professional cyclist who currently rides for the
Mathieu_van_der_Poel
Dutch painter and art forger (1889–1947)
Henricus Antonius "Han" van Meegeren (Dutch: [ɦɛnˈrikʏs ɑnˈtoːnijəs ˈɦɑɱ‿vɑ‿ˈmeːɣərə(n)]; 10 October 1889 – 30 December 1947) was a Dutch painter and portraitist
Han_van_Meegeren
boven". NRC (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 January 2019. Wilhelmina en De Minister van Staat, Minister van Koloniën, Voorzitter van den Raad van Ministers (19
Flag_of_the_Netherlands
Dutch merchant (1586–1643)
Kiliaen van Rensselaer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɪlijaːɱ vɑn ˈrɛnsəlaːr] ; 1586 – buried 7 October 1643) was a Dutch diamond and pearl merchant from Amsterdam
Kiliaen van Rensselaer (merchant)
Kiliaen_van_Rensselaer_(merchant)
Surname list
van Dam ("of the dam" or "of the water") is a Dutch toponymic surname. van is akin to the German nobility von and English House of, while Dam derives its
Van_Dam
Dutch footballer (born 1979)
Andy van der Meijde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛndi vɑn dər ˈmɛidə]; born 30 September 1979), anglicised to van der Meyde, is a Dutch former professional
Andy_van_der_Meyde
American musician (born 1991)
Wolfgang William Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlən/ van HAY-lən, Dutch: [ˈʋɔl(ə)fxɑŋ ˈʋɪlijɑɱ vɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)], born March 16, 1991) is an American musician, singer
Wolfgang_Van_Halen
Dutch singer (born 1981)
Dominique Rijpma van Hulst (Dutch pronunciation: [doːmiˈnik ˈrɛipmaː vɑn ˈɦʏlst]; born 7 September 1981) is a Dutch singer known by her stage name Do (/doʊ/
Do_(singer)
Dutch colonial administrator (1619–1677)
Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck listen (21 April 1619 – 18 January 1677) was a Dutch merchant and colonial administrator who served as the first Commander
Jan_van_Riebeeck
American rock guitarist and songwriter (1955–2020)
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlən/ van HAY-lən; Dutch: [ˈɛtʋɑrt ˈloːdəʋɛik fɑn ˈɦaːlə(n)]; January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician
Eddie_Van_Halen
Dutch social democratic political party
The Labour Party (Dutch: Partij van de Arbeid [pɑrˈtɛi vɑn də ˈʔɑrbɛit], PvdA [ˌpeːveːdeːˈjaː, -deːˈʔaː] or P van de A [ˌpeː vɑn də ˈʔaː]) was a social
Labour_Party_(Netherlands)
Dutch actress, comedian and AI character creator (born 1985 or 1986)
Eline van der Velden (born 1985 or 1986) is a Dutch actress, comedian, writer, and producer based in London, England. She is best known for her work creating
Eline_van_der_Velden
List of ships with the same or similar names
Ridderschap van Holland (Dutch - "Knighthood of Holland") is a name that has been held by various Dutch naval and merchant ships, including: Ridderschap van Holland
Ridderschap_van_Holland
Dutch footballer (born 1991)
Virgil van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪrdʑɪl vɑn ˈdɛik]; born 8 July 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains
Virgil_van_Dijk
Dutch football player and manager (born 1975)
Giovanni Christiaan van Bronckhorst (born 5 February 1975) is a Dutch football manager and former player. Originally a midfielder, he moved to left-back
Giovanni_van_Bronckhorst
Dutch footballer (born 1991)
Daniëlle van de Donk (Dutch pronunciation: [daːniˈjɛlə vɑn də ˈdɔŋk]; born 5 August 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
Daniëlle_van_de_Donk
Surname list
Van Dyke, VanDyke or Vandyke is an Americanized or anglicized form of the Dutch-language toponymic surname Van Dijk, Van Dijke, Van Dijck, or Van Dyck
Van_Dyke
Dutch painter and printmaker (1606–1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman
Rembrandt
1949–1962 Dutch possession in Oceania
Dutch New Guinea or Netherlands New Guinea (Dutch: Nederlands-Nieuw-Guinea, Indonesian: Nugini Belanda) was the western half of the island of New Guinea
Dutch_New_Guinea
Dutch-American model and TV personality (born 1964)
Yolanda Hadid (/həˈdiːd/ hə-DEED; née van den Herik; formerly Foster; born (1964-01-11)January 11, 1964) is a Dutch and American television personality
Yolanda_Hadid
Overseas territories controlled by the Dutch Republic and the Netherlands
The Dutch colonial empire (Dutch: Nederlandse Koloniale Rijk) comprised overseas territories and trading posts under some form of Dutch control from the
Dutch_colonial_empire
Hof van Holland, Zeeland en West-Friesland (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɔ(f) fɑn ˈɦɔlɑnt ˈseːlɑnt ɛɱ ʋɛst ˈfrislɑnt]; usually shortened to Hof van Holland in
Hof_van_Holland
Lighthouse
The Low Light of the Hook of Holland (Lage licht van Hoek van Holland) is a lighthouse that once stood at the Hook of Holland, but has since been dismantled
Low Light of the Hook of Holland
Low_Light_of_the_Hook_of_Holland
Dutch statesman (1625–1672)
dominating province of Holland. De Witt's mother was Anna van den Corput (1599–1645), niece of Johannes Corputius, an influential Dutch military leader and
Johan_de_Witt
Dutch actor
Yorick van Wageningen (born 16 April 1964) is a Dutch actor who has performed in Dutch and American films, including The Chronicles of Riddick and the
Yorick_van_Wageningen
Leading dictionary of the Dutch language
Van Dale Great Dictionary of the Dutch Language (Dutch: Van Dale Groot woordenboek van de Nederlandse taal, pronounced [vɑn ˈdaːlə ˌɣroːt ˈʋoːrdə(m)ˌbuk
Van_Dale
Rapid transit facility in the Netherlands
Hoek van Holland Haven (Hook of Holland Harbour) is a metro station on Line B of the Rotterdam Metro, in Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland), Rotterdam
Hoek van Holland Haven metro station
Hoek_van_Holland_Haven_metro_station
Dutch darts player (born 2002)
Pieter Gerard "Gian" van Veen (born 23 April 2002) is a Dutch professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where
Gian_van_Veen
2004 film by Stephen Sommers
Mary Shelley), of which Sommers is a fan. Van Helsing was inspired by the Dutch vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing from Irish author Bram Stoker's novel
Van_Helsing_(film)
Men's association football team
commission from the Dutch Football Association. After 90 minutes, the score was tied at 1–1. Since the match was for the Coupe van den Abeele, it went
Netherlands national football team
Netherlands_national_football_team
Surname list
surname include: Van Rijn Anna van Rijn (ca.1512–1607), Dutch philanthropist Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669), Dutch painter and etcher Titus van Rijn (1641–1668)
Van_Rijn
Dog breed
The Dutch Shepherd (Dutch: Hollandse Herder) is a herding dog of Dutch origin. They were used by shepherds and farmers who needed a versatile dog that
Dutch_Shepherd
Surname list
Anton van Bommel (1790–1852), Dutch bishop of Liège Elias Pieter van Bommel [nl; ru] (1819–1890), Dutch city- and landscape painter Harry van Bommel
Van_Bommel
Sister of Vincent van Gogh (1862–1941)
van Gogh (Dutch pronunciation: [ʋɪl(ɦɛlˈminaː jaːˈkoːbaː) vɑŋ ˈɣɔx]; 16 March 1862 – 17 May 1941) was a nurse, teacher of scripture, and early Dutch feminist
Wil_van_Gogh
Country in Northwestern Europe and the Caribbean
Hoyte van Hoytema, Rogier Stoffers, Theo van de Sande and Robby Müller. Internationally successful Dutch actors include Famke Janssen, Carice van Houten
Netherlands
Dialect of Dutch
Hollandic or Hollandish (Dutch: Hollands [ˈɦɔlɑnts] ) is the most widely spoken dialect of the Dutch language. Hollandic is among the Central Dutch dialects
Hollandic_Dutch
Metro station in Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
Hoek van Holland Strand metro station is a metro station in Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland), Netherlands. It consists of two tracks with side platforms
Hoek van Holland Strand metro station
Hoek_van_Holland_Strand_metro_station
Dutch singer-songwriter
Isabel van Gelder (born 2003 (age 22–23) in Amsterdam) is a Dutch singer-songwriter. She released her first music starting in 2023 and gained wider recognition
Isabel_van_Gelder
1667 Second Anglo-Dutch War battle
Line" were supposed to protect the English ships. The Dutch, under nominal command of Willem Joseph van Ghent and Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, over
Raid_on_the_Medway
Dutch chartered company (1621–1792)
(Dutch: Geoctrooieerde Westindische Compagnie; GWC), also known as the Dutch West India Company (Dutch: West-Indische Compagnie; WIC), was a Dutch chartered
Dutch_West_India_Company
Dutch–American actor (1953–1987)
Peter van Lidth de Jeude (June 3, 1953 – September 23, 1987) was a Dutch–American actor, opera singer, and amateur wrestler. Erland Philip Peter van Lidth
Erland_Van_Lidth_De_Jeude
Dutch bishop (died 1196)
Baldwin van Holland (died 30 April 1196 in Mainz) was bishop of Utrecht from 1178 to 1196. Baldwin was the son of Dirk VI, Count of Holland and Sophia
Baldwin_II_van_Holland
Dutch painter and former chef
Lieuwe van Gogh (born 26 August 1991) is a Dutch painter. He had his first solo exposition in June 2022, opened by cultural historian and State Secretary
Lieuwe_van_Gogh
Surname list
Van Gogh is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from/of Goch", a town on the border of the Netherlands in the Kleve District of Germany. It is an uncommon
Van_Gogh_(surname)
Dutch footballer (born 2000)
Daphne van Domselaar (Dutch: [ˈdɑfnə vɑn ˈdɔmsəlaːr]; born 6 March 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super
Daphne_van_Domselaar
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