Terpstra
Terpstra is a Dutch surname of Frisian origin, which is a topographic name for a person who lived on a terp, a prehistoric man-made mound built on low-lying land as a habitation site.[1][2] The name may refer to:
- Anne Terpstra (born 1991), Dutch Olympic cross-country cyclist
- Erica Terpstra (born 1943), Dutch politician
- John Terpstra, Canadian poet
- Julius Terpstra (born 1989), Dutch politician
- Mike Terpstra (born 1963), American basketball coach
- Mike Terpstra (cyclist) (born 1987), Dutch cyclist
- Niki Terpstra (born 1984), Dutch cyclist
- Vern Terpstra (1927–2013), American business theorist
References[]
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Terpstra Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
- ^ Terpstra at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands.
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- Surnames
- Dutch-language surnames
- Surnames of Frisian origin
- Toponymic surnames