Duin Explained

Duin is a Dutch surname. It comes from the Middle Dutch dūne and was originally given to someone who lived near a sand dune.^[1] Notable people with this surname include:

• André van Duin (born 1947), Dutch actor in comedy and theatre
• Garrelt Duin (born 1968), German politician
• Julia Duin, American journalist and author

Duin is also the title of the Dutch adaptation of the popular novel, Dune.

See also

• Van Duijn

Notes and References

1. Book: Hanks . Patrick . Hodges . Flavia . The Oxford Names Companion . 2002 . Oxford University Press . 0198605617 . 184.