Terpstra
Terpstra is a Dutch surname of Frisian origin, which is a topographic name for a person who lived on a terp, a prehistoric man-made mound built on low-lying land as a habitation site.[1] The name may refer to:
- Erica Terpstra (born 1943), Dutch politician
- John Terpstra, Canadian poet
- Mike Terpstra (born 1963), American basketball coach
- Mike Terpstra (cyclist) (born 1987), Dutch cyclist
- Niki Terpstra (born 1984), Dutch cyclist
- Vern Terpstra (1927–2013), American business theorist
References
- ↑ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Terpstra Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
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