Veldman Explained

Veldman is a Dutch surname translating as "field man".^[1] Notable people with the surname include:

• Didy Veldman (born 1967), Dutch ballet dancer and choreographer
• (born 1951), Surinamese-Dutch jazz musician
• Elfried Veldman (1966–1989), Dutch-Surinamese footballer
• (1921–2010), Dutch physical therapist
• Hayke Veldman (born 1969), Dutch politician
• Matt Veldman (born 1988), American football player
• John Veldman (born 1968), Dutch football defender
• Wybo Veldman (born 1946), New Zealand rower

See also

• Veldman v DPP, Witwatersrand, a South African criminal law case
• Veltman, Dutch surname of the same origin

Notes and References

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