Kooiker is a nickname for the
Kooikerhondje
The Kooikerhondje (Dutch for "Duck catcher's small dog") is a small spaniel-type breed of dog of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly in an ''eendenkooi'' ( duck decoy) to lure ducks. Kooikers were popular in t ...
, a dog breed, and a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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John Kooiker
John J. Kooiker (born June 28, 1946) is an American politician affiliated with the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. He was elected from the Iowa House of Represe ...
(born 1946), American politician, father of Sam
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Leonie Kooiker
Leonie Kooiker (20 October 1927 – 16 April 2020) was a Dutch children's writer. She was born in Markelo, Netherlands. She published for the children's magazine '' Kris Kras''. Her first book ('), won her the Gouden Griffel. Her book ''Het O ...
(1927–2020), Dutch author of children's books
* (born 1964), Dutch photographer
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Sam Kooiker
Sam Kooiker (born March 9, 1974) is an American politician who served as Mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota from 2011 to 2015.
Early life
Kooiker was born on March 9, 1974, in Japan, while his father John Kooiker taught at the Christian Academ ...
(born 1974), American politician, son of John
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Dutch-language surnames