Joos
Joos is a name of Dutch and Flemish origin used as both a given name and a surname. In given-name usage, Joos is common in Dutch-speaking areas and typically represents a regional or medieval form of Joost or Josse, which in turn are variants of Johannes. As a surname, Joos occurs in the Netherlands, Belgium, and among Dutch-speaking communities abroad.
Notable bearers of Joos as a given name include Flemish Renaissance painters Joos van Cleve (c. 1485–1540),
In contemporary usage, Joos remains less common as a first name but persists in some families and