There are
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Jonkers in the USAJonker is the
33731st
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Jonker
NelsonMandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.JanHendrik
Jan Hendrik Jonker was a South African historian and writer. He specialised in cultural history and Afrikaans literature. Jonker was born in Bethlehem, Orange Free State, South Africa.GertJonker
Gert Jonker is a South African cricketer, who played one List A match for Easterns in the 1995-96 season.MikeJonker
Mike Jonker is a South African rugby union footballer who for the Springboks and Stormers.EugeneJonker
Eugene Jonker is a South African cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Easterns.ShaunJonker
Shaun Jonker is a South African cricketer. He made his international debut for the South Africa cricket team in February 2018.PierreJonker
Pierre Jonker is a male former athlete from South Africa, who competed in the long jump event. He set his personal best on 30 July 1988 in Eidhoven 8.0SusannaCornelia
Susanna Cornelia Jonker (23 September 1905 in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa – 13 May 1960) was a South African athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.HaicoJonker
Haico Jonker (born 25 May 1983 in Ugchelen) is a former Dutch cricketer who played for the Netherlands cricket team between 2007 and 2009. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.HenkJan
Henk Jan Jonker (born 18 July 1975 in Eindhoven) is a Dutch cricket coach and a former cricketer, who has represented the Netherlands national cricket team.Jonker Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Jonker' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word 'jonkheer', which means 'young nobleman' or 'young lord'. It was originally a title given to a nobleman's son who had not inherited the title or landed property.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jonker' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, as it is of Dutch origin. It is also found in South Africa, where there is a sizable Dutch-speaking population.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jonker' include 'Jonkheer' and 'Jonkers'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Jonker' has been carried by Dutch immigrants to various countries, including South Africa, during periods of Dutch colonization and exploration.