Duin is a Dutch surname. It comes from the Middle Dutch dūne and was originally given to someone who lived near a sand dune. Notable people with this surname include:
- André van Duin (born 1947), Dutch actor in comedy and theatre
- Garrelt Duin (born 1968), German politician
- Julia Duin, American journalist and author
Duin is also the title of the Dutch adaptation of the popular novel, Dune.
References
- Hanks, Patrick; Hodges, Flavia (2002). The Oxford Names Companion. Oxford University Press. p. 184. ISBN 0198605617.
See also
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