Voorhees

Voorhees is a surname of Dutch origin that is found in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It is also used as a place name in several American locales, reflecting the historical influence of Dutch settlers in North America.

The most prominent example is Voorhees, New Jersey, a municipality in Camden County within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It features a suburban community landscape and services typical of New Jersey townships. The name reflects a family name associated with early settlers in the region and is shared by other places and institutions that bear the Voorhees designation.

In fiction, Jason Voorhees is the masked antagonist of the Friday the 13th film series, first appearing in 1980. The character has become one of the most recognizable figures in horror cinema.