Teunis

Teunis is a Dutch masculine given name. Like Theunis, it is a derivative of Antonius (Anthony). It is also considered a diminutive form of Antonius, Anton, Antoon, Anthonis, Anthoon, Antonie, and Antonis used in Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname, South Africa, Namibia, and Indonesia. Its popularity as a birth name has dropped since the middle of the last century, taken over partially by its short form Teun. People with the name include:Teunis G. Bergen (1806–1881), United States Representative from New York. Teunis Horstman (1927–2014), Dutch Old Catholic bishop Teunis Jacob (1927–2009), Dutch wall painter and sculptor Teunis Kloek, Dutch economist Teunis van der Linden (1884–1965), Dutch chemist Teunis Mulder, Dutch-born Australian politician Teunis Mulder, Dutch track cyclist Teunis Sprong (1889–1971), Dutch long-distance runner Teunis Zaaijer (1837–1902), Dutch physician