Heertje

Heertje is a Dutch surname.

Origin and Meaning:

The name is of Frisian origin. It is generally believed to be a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Heert" or "Herre," a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element heri, meaning "army" or "warrior." The "-tje" suffix is a diminutive, common in Dutch surnames, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, "Heertje" can be interpreted as "little Heert" or "son of Heert/Herre."

Distribution:

The surname is most prevalent in the Netherlands.

Notable People with the Surname:

• Arnold Heertje (1934-2017), a Dutch economist and columnist.