What is "vervoort"

Vervoort is a Dutch toponymic surname. It is a contraction of the name Van der Voort, meaning "from the ford" (fordable place). Notable people with the surname include:

• Ann Vervoort (1977 –2010), Belgian dancer and graphic designer
• David Vervoort (born 1977), Belgian record producer and musician
• Désiré Vervoort (1810–1886), Belgian lawyer and politician
• Jonathan Vervoort (born 1965), Belgian footballer
• Marieke Vervoort (born 1979), Belgian athlete at the Paralympic Games
• Patrick Vervoort (born 1965), Belgian footballer
• Rudi Vervoort (born 1958), Belgian politician, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region