Donker

Donker is a Dutch surname. Donker means "dark, somber" in modern Dutch, and was probably a character reference. Alternative spellings include Donkers, (de) Doncker and Donckers. People with these surnames include:


 * Donker
 * Ad Donker (1933–2002), Dutch-born South-African publisher
 * (born 1965), Dutch journalist
 * (born 1940), Dutch illustrator
 * Greetje Donker (1906–1993), Dutch dancer and choreographer
 * Leendert Antonie Donker (1899–1956), Dutch politician
 * Pieter Donker (1635–1668), Dutch painter
 * Donker Curtius
 * Dirk Donker Curtius (1792–1864), Dutch politician and Minister of Justice
 * Janus Henricus Donker Curtius (1813–1879), Dutch diplomat and last director at Dejima
 * (1778–1858), Dutch politician
 * Doncker
 * Herman Doncker (1600–1666), Dutch painter
 * (1874–1917), Dutch illustrator and shadow puppeteer
 * Tomás Doncker, American blues guitarist and singer
 * De Doncker
 * Eric De Doncker (born 1962), Belgian racing driver
 * (born 1958), Belgian youth author
 * Donckers
 * Karin Donckers (born 1962), Belgian equestrian