Dejong

Dejong is a Dutch surname, commonly found in the Netherlands and among Dutch immigrants. The name Dejong means “the young” in Dutch, and may have originally been used to distinguish between members of the same family with similar names. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the father’s name. The prefix “De” indicates “of” or “from,” while “jong” refers to a young person. Today, there are many notable people with the surname Dejong, including writers, athletes, and politicians.