klokhuizen

Klokhuizen is a Dutch surname and, on occasion, a toponymic place name in the Netherlands. The name is composed of the elements klok, meaning “clock,” and huizen, meaning “houses.” It is generally understood to arise from a residence or workplace associated with clocks or clockmakers, or from a district name adopted as a family surname.

The surname is most commonly found in the Netherlands, with additional occurrences in Belgium and among Dutch-speaking communities abroad. Genealogical records show its use from the 18th century onward, reflecting common Dutch patterns of forming surnames from locations, trades, or notable local features.

Notable bearers: There are individuals with the surname who have pursued work across fields such as academia, business, and the arts, but no single person named Klokhuizen is widely documented in international reference works. The name remains relatively uncommon in contemporary lists of prominent figures.

See also: For related terms, one may consider similar Dutch occupational or toponymic surnames that blend references to timekeeping or urban landmarks, which illustrate how trades and places influenced surname formation in the region.