Enthoven

Enthoven is a Dutch surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Alain Enthoven (1930-2022): An American systems analyst and economist, best known for his work on cost-effectiveness analysis and his role as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Analysis under President Lyndon B. Johnson. His contributions significantly influenced the development of Program Planning Budgeting Systems (PPBS) in the U.S. government.

• Henri Enthoven (1903-1996): A Dutch film producer.

The origin of the name is likely toponymic, derived from a place name (likely in the Netherlands or surrounding areas) containing the elements "En" or "Ent" and "hoven," suggesting a farmstead or cultivated area. The prevalence of the surname is primarily concentrated in the Netherlands.