What is "kieft"

Kieft is a Dutch surname. Kieft is a regional and/or archaic form of modern Dutch kievit (= lapwing). Notable people with the surname include:

• Willem Kieft (1597–1647), Dutch merchant and director of New Netherland
• Jan Jacob Kieft (1877–1946), Dutch gymnast
• Cyril Kieft (1911–2004), Welsh industrialist and racing driver
• Wim Kieft (born 1962), Dutch footballer
• Adam Kieft (born 1982), American football offensive lineman
• Robbin Kieft (born 1987), Dutch footballer

Van de(r) Kieft:

• Arjen van der Kieft (born 1985), Dutch speed skater
• Fleur van de Kieft (born 1973), Dutch field hockey player
• :nl:Johan van de Kieft (1884–1970), Dutch government minister