Van Doorn
Van Doorn is a toponymic surname of Dutch origin. The original carrier of the name may have been associated with the towns Doorn, Utrecht or Deurne, North Brabant or with a farm, homestead or other place named De(n) Doorn (="the thorn(bush)").[1] Variations of the name include Van Dooren, Doorn, Van Doorne, Van Doren, Van Dorin and Van Dorn.
People with the name Doorn, Van Doorn, Van Doorne, or Vandoorne include:
- Annita van Doorn (b. 1983), Dutch Short track speed skater
- Bert Doorn (b. 1949), Dutch politician
- Cornelis Johannes van Doorn (1837–1906), Dutch engineer and foreign advisor in Japan
- Harry van Doorn (b. 1992), Dutch politician
- Hub van Doorne (1900–1979), Dutch businessman
- Johnny van Doorn (1944–1991), Dutch writer, poet, and performer
- Marieke van Doorn (b. 1960), Dutch field hockey player
- Sander van Doorn (b. 1979), Dutch musician, DJ, and producer
- Stoffel Vandoorne (b. 1992), Belgian racing driver
- Tiffany Doorn (b. 1982), American beauty queen
See also
References
- ↑ Doorn, van at the Dutch Family Name Database
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