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Geelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣeːlə(n)]) is a surname most common in Belgian and Dutch Limburg. In most instances it has a patronymic origin, where Geel was a variant of Giel, itself a short form of either Aegidius, Gilbert or Michiel. Notable people with this name include:

  • Guido Geelen (born 1961), Dutch sculptor, furniture designer and ceramist
  • Harrie Geelen (born 1939) Dutch illustrator, film director, animator, translator, writer and poet.
  • Jim Geelen (born c.1971), Canadian mathematician and combinatorialist
  • Pie Geelen (born 1972), Dutch freestyle swimmer
  • Pieter Geelen (born 1964), Dutch inventor and entrepreneur, founder of TomTom

See also

  • Gielen, surname of the same origin

References

  1. Geelen at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands.
  2. Geelen at familienaam.be
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