What is "theunissen"

Theunissen is a small town that has the only wine estate, the Theunissen Wine Farm, in the Free State province of South Africa. It was founded by Boer War Commandant Helgaardt Theunissen. Theunissen has a small community (mostly farmers and miners) which supports the local businesses.

Theunissen is a Dutch patronymic surname meaning "son of Theunis", a nickname for Anthonius. People with this surname include:

• (1863–1918), French sculptor

• Elriesa Theunissen (born 1993), South African cricketer
• Gerald Theunissen (born 1933), American (Louisiana) politician and businessman
• James Theunissen (born 1981), English cricketer
• Marthinus Theunissen (1911-1983), South African sprinter

• (born 1932), German philosopher

• Nicolaas Theunissen (1867–1929), South African cricketer
• Werner Theunissen (1942-2010), Dutch composer and musician

• Gert-Jan Theunisse (born 1963), Dutch road racing cyclist