What is "verhoek"

Verhoek is a Dutch toponymic surname. It is a contraction of van der Hoek, meaning "from the corner". Notable people with the surname include:

• Gijsbert Verhoek (1644–1690), Dutch Golden Age painter, brother of Pieter
• John Verhoek (born 1989), Dutch footballer, brother of Wesley
• Peter Verhoek (born 1955), New Zealand cricketer
• Pieter Verhoek (1633–1702), Dutch Golden Age painter, brother of Gijsbert
• Wesley Verhoek (born 1986), Dutch footballer, brother of John