'''De Jong''' ({{IPA|nl|də ˈjɔŋ|-|audio=Nl-de Jong.ogg}}) is a Dutch language surname meaning "young". It is the most common surname in the Netherlands, represented by 86,534 people in 2017. It may also be found in the anglicized form Young<ref>Brouwer, Leendert. [http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfb/documenten/top100.pdf ''De top 100 van de familienamen in Nederland'']. KNAW/Meertens Instituut, 2010.</ref> or De Young.
Notable people with the surname are listed in the sections below.
==Academics== *Aise Johan de Jong (born 1966), Dutch mathematician *Arie de Jong (1865–1957), Dutch physician and linguist (Volapük) *Catherine de Jong (born 1956), Dutch anesthesiologist and drug rehab physician *Gerrit de Jong Jr. (1892–1978), Dutch-born Dean of Brigham Young University *Jan Willem de Jong (1921–2000), Dutch indologist *John H.A.L. de Jong (born 1947), Dutch linguist *Kenneth A De Jong, American computer scientist *Loe de Jong (1914–2005), Dutch historian and journalist *Mayke de Jong (born 1950), Dutch historian *Piet de Jong (born 1938), Dutch dendrologist *William DeJong (born 1950), American researcher in alcohol abuse
==Arts== *Ate de Jong (born 1953), Dutch film director *Bettie de Jong (born 1933), Dutch dancer *Boaz de Jong (born 1988), Dutch music producer and DJ known as "Boaz van de Beatz" *Constance DeJong (visual artist) (born 1950), American sculptor and painter *Eddie de Jong (born 1950), Dutch cartoonist *Erik de Jong (born 1961), Dutch singer-songwriter known as ''Spinvis'' *Esther De Jong (born 1974), Dutch model, artist and writer *Florence De Jong (1894–1990), English theatre and cinema organist *Folkert de Jong (born 1972), Dutch artist *Hans de Jong (1932–2011), Dutch sculptor, designer and ceramist *Henry de Jong (born 2001) New Zealand lead drummer *Jacqueline de Jong (born 1939), Dutch painter and sculptor *Jane de Jong (born 1987), New Zealand singer who performs under the name Ruby Frost *Jill de Jong (born 1982), Dutch model and actress *Lewis de Jong (born 2003) New Zealand lead guitarist and vocals *Marinus De Jong (1891–1984), Dutch-born Belgian composer and pianist *Mark de Jong, Dutch Trance DJ *Matt de Jong, graphic designer and art director *Maurice de Jong (born 1973), Dutch rock musician known as "Mories" *Michael De Jong (1945–2018), Dutch–American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter *Mijke de Jong (born 1959), Dutch film director *Paul de Jong, Dutch-American cellist *Piet de Jong (artist) (1887–1967), English artist *Pieter de Jong (c. 1610–after 1639), Dutch guard portrayed by Frans Hals *Sam de Jong, New Zealand record producer *Tania de Jong, Dutch-born Australian soprano and entrepreneur *Sjoerd De Jong (born ca. 1984), Dutch level designer/game artist
==Politics and religion== *Alida de Jong (1885–1943), Jewish-Dutch politician *Bert de Jong (politician) (born 1945), Dutch politician *Cameron DeJong (born 1979), American (New Hampshire) politician *Dennis de Jong (born 1955), Dutch politician *Everard de Jong (born 1958), Dutch Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop *Frank de Jong (born 1955), Canadian politician and environmentalist *Harry de Jong (1932–2014), Canadian (British Columbia) politician *Jacob de Jong (c.1700–c.1764), Dutch Governor of Ceylon in 1752 *Johannes de Jong (1885–1955), Dutch Roman Catholic Cardinal *Léon de Jong (born 1982), Dutch politician *Mike de Jong (born 1963/64), Canadian politician *Piet de Jong (1915–2016), Prime Minister of the Netherlands 1967–1971 *Simon De Jong (1942–2011), Dutch-born Canadian politician *Winny de Jong (born 1958), Dutch politician
==Sports== ===Football=== *Aad de Jong (1921–2003), Dutch football defender *Andre de Jong (born 1996), New Zealand football forward *Boy de Jong (born 1994), Dutch football goalkeeper *Djenna de Jong (born 2005), footballer *Fred de Jong (born 1964), New Zealand football striker *Frenkie de Jong (born 1997), Dutch football midfielder *Henk de Jong (born 1964), Dutch football manager *Jason de Jong (born 1990), Filipino football midfielder *Jean-Paul de Jong (born 1970), Dutch football midfielder and manager *Jerry de Jong (born 1964), Dutch football defender *John de Jong (born 1977), Dutch football midfielder *Luuk de Jong (born 1990), Dutch football forward *Marcel de Jong (born 1986), Canadian soccer player *Nick de Jong (born 1989), Dutch football midfielder *Nigel de Jong (born 1984), Dutch football midfielder *Siem de Jong (born 1989), Dutch football midfielder *Theo de Jong (born 1947), Dutch football midfielder and coach *Tommy De Jong (born 1987), French football striker
===Other sports=== *Antoinette de Jong (born 1995), Dutch speed skater *Arie de Jong (1882–1966), Dutch fencer *Barbara de Jong (born 1952), Dutch rower *Bert de Jong (born 1955), Dutch speed skater *Bert de Jong (1956–2013), Dutch rally driver *Bianca de Jong-Muhren (born 1986), Dutch chess grandmaster *Bob de Jong (born 1976), Dutch speed skater *Chase De Jong (born 1993), American baseball pitcher *Daniël de Jong (born 1992), Dutch racing driver *Demi de Jong (born 1995), Dutch cyclist *Dimi de Jong (born 1994), Dutch snowboarder *Doris de Jong (1902–1991), Dutch fencer *Haley de Jong (born 2001), Canadian artistic gymnast *Idske de Jong (born 1984), Dutch curler *Jan de Jong (1942–2009), ice master of the Thialf skating stadium *Jannick de Jong (born 1987), Dutch motorcycle racer *Jesper de Jong (born 2000), Dutch tennis player *Joel de Jong (born 2002), Dutch Paralympic sprinter *Johanna de Jong (1895–1976), Dutch fencer *Jordan De Jong (born 1979), American baseball pitcher *Jos De Jong (1920–1986), Belgian wrestler *Koos de Jong (1912–1993), Dutch sailor *Letitia de Jong (born 1993), Dutch speed skater *Linda de Jong, New Zealand rower *Marjolein de Jong (born 1968), Dutch volleyball player *Martijn de Jong (born 1974), Dutch mixed martial artist *Mike de Jong (born 1963 or 1964), Canadian politician *Nick de Jong (sailor) (born 1942), Dutch sailor *Nicolaas de Jong (1887–1966), Dutch cyclist *Nicolas de Jong (born 1988), Dutch-French basketball player *Paul DeJong (born 1993), American baseball player *Petronella de Jong (born 1970), Dutch sailor *Rachelle de Jong (born 1979), Canadian rower *Reggie de Jong (born 1964), Dutch swimmer *Reuben de Jong, New Zealand kickboxer *Rita de Jong (born 1965), Dutch rower *Sidney de Jong (1979–2026), Dutch baseball player *Thalita de Jong (born 1993), Dutch cyclist *Tonny de Jong (born 1974), Dutch speed skater *Worthy de Jong (born 1988), Dutch basketball player *Xenia Stad-de Jong (1922–2012), Dutch sprinter
==Writers and journalists== *Alex de Jong (born 1967), New Zealand journalist *Constance DeJong (born 1950), American librettist and playwright *Daphne de Jong (born 1939), pseudonym of New Zealand romance writer ''Clair de Jong'' *Dola de Jong (1911–2003), Dutch-American writer *Meindert De Jong (1906–1991), Dutch-born American author *Oek de Jong (born 1952), Dutch novelist
==As part of a compound surname== *Robin Huisman de Jong (born 1988), Dutch footballer *J.P.B. de Josselin de Jong (1886–1964), Dutch anthropologist *P.E. de Josselin de Jong (1922–1999), Dutch anthropologist *Pieter de Josselin de Jong (1861–1906), Dutch painter *Johanna Stokhuyzen-de Jong (1895–1976), Dutch fencer *Theodoor Johan Arnold van Zijll de Jong (1836–1917), Dutch military leader
==See also== *76272 De Jong, an asteroid *De Jonge *De Jongh *Jong (disambiguation)
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
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