Terpstra Explained

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]} Notable people with this surname include:

• 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
• Sonja Terpstra, Australian politician
• Vern Terpstra (1927–2013), American business theorist

Notes and References

1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Terpstra Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on January 16, 2016.
2. http://www.cbgfamilienamen.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_lcnaam=terpstra&gba_naam=Terpstra&nfd_naam=Terpstra&operator=eq&taal= Terpstra