Vervoort Explained

Vervoort is a Dutch toponymic surname. It is a contraction of the name Van der Voort, meaning "from the ford" (fordable place).http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_naam=Vervoort&nfd_naam=Vervoort&info=documentatie&operator=eq&taal= Notable people with the surname include:

• Ann Vervoort (1977–2010), Belgian dancer and graphic designer
• David Vervoort (born 1977), Belgian record producer and musician
• Désiré Vervoort (1810–1886), Belgian lawyer and politician
• Jonathan Vervoort (born 1993), Belgian footballer
• Marieke Vervoort (1979–2019), Belgian athlete at the Paralympic Games
• Patrick Vervoort (born 1965), Belgian footballer
• Rudi Vervoort (born 1958), Belgian politician, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region