Vermeylen

Vermeylen is a surname of Dutch and Flemish origin. It is a patronymic name derived from the given name "Vermijl," which itself is a diminutive form of a Germanic name containing the element "mild" meaning "gentle" or "kind." Therefore, Vermeylen essentially means "son of little Vermijl" or "descendant of Vermijl." The name is predominantly found in Belgium and the Netherlands. Variations in spelling, such as Vermeulen and Vermylen, are also common.