Meaning & History
Origin and Etymology
Meeuwis is a Dutch patronymic surname, meaning "son of Meeuw." Meeuw itself is a short form of Bartholomew (which derives from the Aramaic name meaning "son of Talmai"), a first name that gained popularity in the Netherlands and across Europe due to the apostle Bartholomew. The name Meeuwis thus denotes a lineage of someone who was named after the apostle. Variants include Meeuwes, Meeuwessen, Meeuwissen, and Meeuwsen, reflecting regional and orthographic variations in the patronymic suffix.
Notable Bearers
Among the most recognized individuals with the surname Meeuwis is Guus Meeuwis (born 1972), a popular Dutch singer-songwriter known for his Dutch-language pop and rock music. Another well-known bearer is Marcel Meeuwis (born 1980), a Dutch professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs such as Roda JC and VVV-Venlo. Additionally, Martijn Meeuwis (born 1982) is a Dutch baseball pitcher who competed internationally.
Distribution
The surname Meeuwis is most commonly found in the Netherlands, particularly in the province of North Brabant, and also in Belgium (Flanders). Less common in other regions, it remains primarily within Dutch-speaking communities.
- Meaning: Derived from a short form of Bartholomew, meaning "son of Meeuw"
- Origin: Dutch
- Type: Patronymic surname
- Usage regions: Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders)
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Meeuwis