There are
1256
Zuidemas in the USA
Zuidema is the
20961st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Zuidema

GerritZuidema

Gerrit Zuidema is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for SC Cambuur in the Dutch Eredivisie.

DouweZuidema

Douwe Zuidema was a Dutch speed skater who won two Olympic bronze medals in the 1948 Winter Olympics.

KathleenZuidema

Kathleen Zuidema is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'NCIS,' 'Criminal Minds,' and 'Grey's Anatomy.'

PeterZuidema

Peter Zuidema is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Guelph from 1993 to 2004.

PieterZuidema

Pieter Zuidema is a Dutch artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures inspired by nature and geometric shapes.

WillemZuidema

Willem Zuidema was a Dutch journalist and political commentator who worked for various newspapers and television stations in the Netherlands.

AnnieZuidema

Annie Zuidema is a Canadian curler who won multiple national and international championships, including the 1980 World Women's Curling Championship.

HendrikZuidema

Hendrik Zuidema was a Dutch naval officer who served during World War II and received the Bronze Cross for his bravery in combat.

EvaZuidema

Eva Zuidema is a Dutch fashion designer known for her avant-garde designs and unconventional materials.

GerardZuidema

Gerard Zuidema is a Dutch politician who served as the mayor of Emmen from 1999 to 2013.

Zuidema Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Zuidema' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the words 'zuid,' meaning 'south,' and 'man,' meaning 'man.' This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been associated with the southern region of the Netherlands.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Zuidema' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, particularly in the northern provinces of Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe. It may also be found in Dutch communities in other countries, such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Zuidema' include 'De Zeeuw,' 'Zydoma,' 'Zuider Zee,' 'Zuidam,' 'Zuideram,' 'Zuidhema,' 'Zuidmans,' 'Zuidermen,' 'Zuiden,' and 'Zuidman.' These variations may reflect regional dialects or spelling changes over time.
Migration and ImmigrationDutch immigrants with the surname 'Zuidema' have migrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these immigrants sought new opportunities and better lives in these countries.