Verhoek is a Dutch surname. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it originates from a place name. The name "Verhoek" likely refers to someone who lived near a corner (Dutch: hoek) or a specific, prominent corner in a geographical feature like a field, road, or waterway. The prefix "Ver-" suggests "at" or "near." Therefore, Verhoek can be interpreted as "at the corner" or "near the corner."
The surname is found primarily in the Netherlands.
