There are
479
Hoeks in the USA
Hoek is the
44808th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hoek

CorneliusVan

Cornelius Van Hoek was an early Dutch settler in New Amsterdam (now New York City) and a prominent fur trader in the 17th century.

ElisabethHoekendijk

Elisabeth Hoekendijk was a Dutch writer and journalist who played a crucial role in publishing underground literature during World War II.

HermanHoeksema

Herman Hoeksema was a Dutch Reformed pastor and theologian who founded the Protestant Reformed Churches in America.

WillemHoek

Willem Hoek was a Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several professional football clubs in the Netherlands.

ArieHoek

Arie Hoek is a Dutch retired long-distance runner who specialized in the marathon and won several national and international races.

HugoHoek

Hugo Hoek is a Dutch artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures that explore themes of nature and human perception.

GerardHoekstra

Gerard Hoekstra is a Dutch politician and member of the Dutch House of Representatives representing the Christian Democratic Appeal party.

JanHoek

Jan Hoek is a Dutch photographer and visual artist known for his unconventional approach to portrait photography.

TinekeHoekstra

Tineke Hoekstra is a Dutch rower who has competed in multiple Olympic Games and won several medals in international rowing competitions.

KlaasHoek

Klaas Hoek was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II and played a significant role in sabotaging German operations in the Netherlands.

Hoek Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hoek' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word 'hoek,' which means 'corner' or 'angle.' It is often used to denote someone who lived near a corner or a geographical feature with angles.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hoek' is primarily found in the Netherlands, especially in the province of South Holland. It is also present in other Dutch-speaking regions, such as Belgium and Suriname.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hoek' include 'Van Hoek,' 'De Hoek,' 'Ter Hoek,' 'Van der Hoek,' and 'Van den Hoek.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Hoek' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, particularly during periods of Dutch colonization and exploration.