What is "vriend"

Vriend is a Dutch surname meaning "friend". Notable people with the surname include:

• Ann Vriend, Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist
• Bep Vriend (born 1946), Dutch contract bridge player
• Cor Vriend (born 1949), Dutch long-distance runner
• Delwin Vriend (born 1966), Canadian activist
• Harry Vriend (born 1938), Dutch water polo player
• Jan Vriend (born 1938), Dutch composer, conductor and pianist
• Wim Vriend (born 1941), Dutch water polo player