Speelman Explained

Speelman or Speelmans is a Dutch occupational surname. A speelman now exclusively means a (historical) musician, but in the past was used for a performing artist with other skills.^[1] Notable people with the surname include:

• Cornelis Speelman (1628–1684), Dutch Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
• Edward Speelman (1910–1994), English art dealer
• Harry Speelman (1916–1994), American football player
• Hermann Speelmans (1906–1960), German stage and film actor
• Jon Speelman (born 1956), English chess player, mathematician and chess writer
• Speelman baronets, members of the Speelman baronetcy; descendants of Cornelis Speelman

Notes and References

1. http://www.cbgfamilienamen.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_lcnaam=speelman&gba_naam=Speelman&nfd_naam=Speelman&operator=eq&taal= Speelman