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Meaning & History
Admiraal is a Dutch surname meaning "admiral." The name originates as an occupational surname, referring to a person who served as an admiral in the navy or who worked in an admiral's household. Alternatively, it may have been a nickname given to someone who behaved in a commanding or naval manner.
Surname Admirals are relatively rare in the Netherlands. The name is most concentrated in the province of North Holland, consistent with the region's historic maritime connections.
Sources: Forebears — admiraal