TheNameDBStuyvesant
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location in the Netherlands.
Etymology
From Dutch 'Stuyvesant,' a topographic surname derived from a place name in the Netherlands. The name became prominent through Dutch colonial settlement in North America.
About the Stuyvesant Surname
Stuyvesant is a Dutch topographic surname with significant historical prominence. The name is particularly associated with Dutch colonial history in North America.
Distribution
Primarily found in the Netherlands and North America, particularly New York.
Notable Bearers
Peter Stuyvesant (Dutch colonial governor), Stuyvesant High School (New York)