Veenstra is a Dutch (originally Frisian)

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Van der Veen Van der Veen is a common Dutch surname, meaning "from the fen" or more generally "from the peatlands". In the Netherlands 19,847 people carried the name in 2007, making it the 32nd most common surname there.Van Veen Van Veen is a Dutch toponymic surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Anne van Veen (born 1983), Dutch cabaret artist, daughter of Herman * Anneloes van Veen (born 1990), Dutch competitive sailor * Babette van Veen (born 1968), Dutch ...

. Notable people with the surname include: * Bas Veenstra (born 1995), Dutch basketball player * Erin Veenstra (born 1978), American cyclist * Herman Veenstra (1911–2004), Dutch water polo player * Johan Veenstra (born 1946), Dutch writer *

Johanna Veenstra Johanna Veenstra (1894–1933) was the first missionary of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) to go to Nigeria. Biography She was born on Thursday, April 19, 1894, on Hopper Street in Paterson, New Jersey. Her parents were William Veenstra, ...

(1894–1933), American missionary * Kenneth Veenstra (born 1939), American politician *

Michiel Veenstra Arjan Michiel Sander Veenstra (Almelo, 6 March 1976) is a Dutch radio DJ on KINK. He presents the program Michiel every Monday to Friday, between 9.00 and 12.00 Career He started with his own show at ''Regio FM'', the local radio station ...

(born 1976), Dutch radio personality * Myrna Veenstra (born 1975), Dutch field hockey player * (born 1969), Dutch sociologist *

Richard Veenstra Richard Veenstra (born 10 July 1981) is a Dutch professional darts player who currently plays in World Darts Federation (WDF) events. He is a Dutch Open champion, BDO World Trophy and Finder Darts Masters finalist. Multiple medalist of WDF World ...

(born 1981), Dutch darts player *

Rogier Veenstra Rogier Veenstra (born 17 September 1987) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a forward or left winger. He manages ASWH. Career Player Born in Middelburg, Veenstra began his career at amateur side DVV Duiven. He later joine ...

(born 1987), Dutch footballer * Tine Veenstra (born 1983), Dutch bobsledder *

Wiebren Veenstra Wiebren Veenstra (born 8 December 1966) is a Dutch former professional racing cyclist. He rode in two editions of the Tour de France The Tour de France () is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while al ...

(born 1966), Dutch cyclist * Wietse Veenstra (born 1946), Dutch footballer

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