What is "oosthuizen"

Oosthuizen ( West Frisian: Oôsthúze) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Edam-Volendam, and lies about 8 km north of Purmerend.

Oosthuizen was a separate municipality until 1979, when the new municipality of Zeevang was created.

In 2001, the village of Oosthuizen had 2940 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.49 km², and contained 1153 residences. The statistical district "Oosthuizen", which covers the village and the surrounding countryside including the hamlet of Etersheim, has a population of around 3220.

Oosthuizen is a South African surname, especially common among Afrikaners. Notable people with the name include:

• Caylib Oosthuizen (born 1989), South African rugby union player
• Coenie Oosthuizen (born 1989), South African rugby union player
• D. C. S. Oosthuizen (born 1926; also known as Daantjie Oosthuizen), South African philosopher
• Devin Oosthuizen (born 1988), South African rugby union player
• Etienne Oosthuizen (born 1992), South African rugby union footballer
• John Robert Oosthuizen (born 1987), South African javelin thrower
• Louis Oosthuizen (born 1982), South African professional golfer
• Nicolaas Oosthuizen (born 1996), South African rugby union player
• Ockie Oosthuizen (born 1955), South African rugby union player
• Theo Oosthuizen (born 1964), South African rugby union player and coach
• Thomas Oosthuizen (born 1989), South African professional boxer

Also:

• Deon Oosthuysen (born 1963), South African rugby union player and coach