Van Gool Explained

Van Gool is a Dutch toponymic surname, meaning "from Goirle". Gool pronounced as /nl/ represents an approximation of the regional pronunciation of Goirle.^[1] Notable people with the surname include:

• Andre Van Gool, Dutch-born Belgian illustrator
• Jacob van Gool (1596–1667), Dutch Orientalist and mathematician better known by his Latinized name Jacobus Golius
• Jan van Gool (1685–1763), Dutch painter and art historian
• Jean Van Gool (1931–1986), French footballer
• Jef Van Gool (born 1935), Belgian footballer
• Roger Van Gool (born 1950), Belgian footballer
• Wilma van Gool-van den Berg (born 1947), Dutch sprinter

Notes and References

1. http://www.cbgfamilienamen.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_lcnaam=van%20gool&gba_naam=van%20Gool&nfd_naam=Gool,%20van&operator=eq&taal= Gool, van