Hoek

Etymology

 * (Zeeland) Attested as den Houck in 1664. Derived from . Named for its location near an intersection of three levees. See also 🇨🇬,,.
 * (Friesland) First attested as dien hoeck in 1426., derived in turn from.
 * (Gelderland) Derived from . Located next to a bend in the levee between and.
 * (Limburg) First attested as den Hoeck in 1838-1857. Derived from . See also 🇨🇬.
 * (Meierijstad) Derived from.
 * (Sint-Michielsgestel) Derived from.
 * (Valkenswaard) Attested as De Hoek in 1838-1857. Derived from.
 * (Bergeijk) Attested as De Hoek in 1838-1857. Derived from.

The surname is derived from one of the senses of or one of several toponyms.