Ooms is a Dutch-language surname, derived from the word ''oom'', meaning uncle. An alternative origin may be the given name "Omaar".Ooms at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands People with this surname include:
* Amanda Ooms (born 1964), Swedish actress and writer
*
Hendrik Ooms
Hendrik Ooms also known as Henk Ooms (18 March 1916 – 6 December 1993) was a Dutch cyclist. He won a silver medal in Men's tandem at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
See also
* List of Dutch Olympic cyclists
This is a list of all Dutch cycl ...
(1916–1993), Dutch cyclist
*
Jack Ooms
Arie Jacobus Johannes "Jack" Ooms (1925–1999) was a Dutch chemist, diplomat and chemical weapons researcher. As head of Dutch chemical defence research, Ooms worked for 23 years for the eradication of chemical warfare, which he believed could be ...
(1925–1999), Dutch chemical weapons researcher and diplomat
*
Janus Ooms
J.J.K (Janus) Ooms (15 Augustus 1866, Amsterdam – 6 November 1924, Amsterdam) was a Dutch rower who was the first non-Briton to win the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta (in 1892).
Ooms rowed for Neptune Rowing Club, Amsterdam, a ...
(1866–1924), Dutch rower
*
Karel Ooms
Karel Ooms (27 January 1845 - 18 March 1900) was a Belgian painter of portraits, genre paintings and history paintings. He was also known for his Orientalist scenes and Oriental landscapes.
Life
Karel Ooms was born in Dessel as the youngest son ...
(1845–1900), Belgian painter
*
Klaas Ooms
Klaas Ooms (9 June 1917 – 17 January 1970) was a Dutch football forward who was a member of the Netherlands' squad at the 1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the World Cup, the quadrennial international ...
(1917–1970), Dutch footballer
* Piet Ooms (1884–1961), Dutch swimmer and water polo player
*
Willem Ooms
Willem Ooms (13 January 1897 – 24 May 1972) was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in the men's 50km event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
See also
* List of Dutch Olympic cyclists
This is a list of all Dutch cyclists who competed at the Summe ...