What is "mathijsen"

Mathijsen is a Dutch patronymic surname equivalent to Matthews. Notable people with the surname include:

• Antonius Mathijsen (1805–1878), Dutch army surgeon
• Joris Mathijsen (born 1980), Dutch footballer
• Marita Mathijsen (born 1944), Dutch professor

• Danny Mathijssen (born 1983), Dutch football player and manager
• Jacky Mathijssen (born 1963), Belgian football player and manager

• Margriet Matthijsse (born 1977), Dutch competitive sailor