Teunis Explained

Teunis is a Dutch masculine given name. Like Theunis, it is a derivative of Antonius (Anthony).^[1] It is also considered a diminutive form of Antonius, Anton, Antoon, Anthonis, Anthoon, Antonie, and Antonis used in Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname, South Africa, Namibia, and Indonesia.^[2] Its popularity as a birth name has dropped since the middle of the last century, taken over partially by its short form Teun.^[3] People with the name include:

• Teunis G. Bergen (1806–1881), United States Representative from New York.
• (1927–2014), Dutch Old Catholic bishop
• Teunis Jacob (1927–2009), Dutch wall painter and sculptor
• Teunis Kloek (born 1934), Dutch economist
• (1884–1965), Dutch chemist
• Teunis Mulder (born 1955), Dutch-born Australian politician
• Teunis Mulder (born 1981), Dutch track cyclist
• Teunis Sprong (1889–1971), Dutch long-distance runner
• (1837–1902), Dutch physician

Notes and References

1. Book: Gauche, Isebell . The A to Z of Names (Revised and Expanded Edition): Discover the promise your name holds! . Struik Christian Media . Cape Town . 2012 . 978-1-4153-1626-9 . 779141315 . 328–329 . 2018-12-18.
2. Web site: Teunis. Name-doctor.com. October 27, 2019.
3. https://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/naam/is/teunis Teunis