KOOYMAN
Kooyman
Kooyman is a surname of Dutch origin that is found among British families. The name is derived from the Dutch word "kooy," which means "cottages" or "huts." The suffix "-man" indicates a connection to a place or occupation, suggesting that the original bearer of the name may have been associated with cottages or huts in some way.
The Kooyman surname is not widely distributed in the United Kingdom, but those who bear it may have Dutch ancestry or connections. Variants of the name, such as Kooiman or Kooijman, may also be encountered.
Like many surnames, Kooyman may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries as families migrated and records were transcribed. Genealogical research may reveal more about the origins and history of the Kooyman surname and its bearers in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 30 people named Kooyman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Kooyman.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Cornelis
- Iain
- John
- Simon
Female
- Chantell
- Liezel
- Sarah