Terpstra is a Dutch surname of Frisian origin, which is a topographic name for a person who lived on a terp, a prehistoric man-made mound built on low-lying land as a habitation site.12 Notable people with this surname include:
- Anne Terpstra (born 1991), Dutch cross-country cyclist
- Erica Terpstra (born 1943), Dutch politician
- John Terpstra, Canadian poet
- Julius Terpstra (born 1989), Dutch politician
- Mike Terpstra (born 1963), American basketball coach
- Mike Terpstra (cyclist) (born 1987), Dutch cyclist
- Niki Terpstra (born 1984), Dutch cyclist
- Sonja Terpstra, Australian politician
- Vern Terpstra (1927–2013), American business theorist
References
References
- Dictionary of American Family Names. "Terpstra Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on January 16, 2016.
- Terpstra at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands.