VELZEBOER
Velzeboer
Velzeboer is a British surname with Dutch origins. The name is derived from the Dutch word vel, meaning "skin" or "fur", and zeboer, a variation of zeboeier, which referred to a skilled worker or craftsman in Dutch.
The Velzeboer surname is relatively rare in Britain, but those who bear it often have ancestral ties to the Netherlands. The pronunciation of the surname typically follows Dutch phonetics, with the emphasis on the second syllable, making it sound like "VELT-suh-boor".
Individuals with the Velzeboer surname may be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas with historical Dutch communities or trading connections. The name may have variations in spelling due to anglicisation or regional dialect influences.
Given its unique etymology and relatively limited prevalence, the Velzeboer surname serves as a distinctive marker of Dutch heritage in the British context. Members of the Velzeboer family may take pride in their roots and the heritage associated with their surname.
There are approximately 23 people named Velzeboer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Velzeboer.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Netherlands
Language of origin: Dutch
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Maarten
- Piet
Female
- Helen
- Jantine