About Kooyman
The surname Kooyman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "kooy," meaning "cage" or "enclosure." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a bird catcher or a gamekeeper, responsible for trapping or tending to birds within an enclosure. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a bird sanctuary or a place where birds were kept.
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The surname Kooyman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kooyman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kooyman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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