Ten Boom

Ten Boom is a Dutch surname, and can refer to:

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983), author and Holocaust survivor who helped many Jews escape the Nazis during World War II
Betsie ten Boom (1885-1944), Corrie's sister, also helped hide Jews in their home
Casper ten Boom (died 1944), father of Corrie and Betsie, also helped save Jews

Translation

In English: Ten means 'at' or 'to the' and Boom means 'tree'

Format

The T in Ten is capitalized when not accompanied by the Christian/family name e.g.: 'Betsie ten Boom' or 'Ten Boom, Corrie'

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