Alkemade (surname)

Alkemade is a Dutch surname. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the name of a village and former municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands, now part of the municipality of Kaag en Braassem. The name Alkemade itself likely originates from the Old Dutch Alcmade, meaning "made" (meadow) near the river Almaar (now the Does).

Individuals with the surname Alkemade may trace their ancestry back to this region. The prevalence of the surname is largely concentrated in the Netherlands. The surname has also spread to other countries through emigration. It is relatively uncommon outside of the Netherlands and regions with significant Dutch diaspora populations. Variations in spelling are rare.