Oomen

Oomen is a Dutch-language patronymic surname derived from the Middle Dutch oom, meaning "(maternal) uncle." The name may also originate from the given name Omaar. As a patronym, it would have referred to someone known as the son or descendant of an uncle figure, possibly indicating a familial relationship or a nickname. Notable bearers include Dutch cyclists Erica Oomen (born 1950s) and Sam Oomen (born 1995), politician Ria Oomen-Ruijten (born 1950), and Jesuit painter Wilhelm Josef Oomens (1918–2008). The surname Oomen is also associated with the Dutch dance production team Zentveld & Oomen. The surname Ooms shares the same origin as Oomen, derived from the same Middle Dutch word.