What is "leemans"

Leemans is a Dutch occupational surname derived from leenman, a feudal tenant or vassal. It is particularly common in Flanders. People with this surname include:

• Anthonie Leemans (1631–1673), Dutch still life painter, brother of Johannes
• Egide François Leemans (1839 – 1883). Belgian painter, draughtsman and engraver
• Fernand Leemans (born 1925), Belgian figure skater
• Jo Leemans (born 1927), Belgian singer
• Johannes Leemans (1633–1688), Dutch still life painter and wine dealer, brother of Anthonie
• Ken Leemans (born 1983), Belgian footballer

• (1961), Belgian trade unionist

• Pieter Leemans (1897–1980), Belgian classical musician and composer
• Tuffy Leemans (1912–1979), American football player
• Victor Leemans (1901–1971), Belgian (Flemish) sociologist and politician

• (1926–1998), Belgian sociologist and politician