Jongejans

Jongejan and Jongejans are Dutch surnames meaning "young John('s)". The name originated to distinguish a younger family member "Jan" from a senior one, like a father or an older brother. The latter was not uncommon; Dutch convention was to name the two oldest sons after each grandfather, who may both have been called "Jan". The common surname De Jong has a similar origin. Notable people with these surnames include:


 * Ben Jongejan (born 1985), Dutch speed skater
 * Daphne Jongejans (born 1965), Dutch springboard diver, sister of Edwin
 * Edwin Jongejans (born 1966), Dutch springboard diver, brother of Daphne
 * Ferenc Jongejan (born 1978), Dutch baseball player
 * George Jongejans (1917–2016), American singer, actor and voice artist known as "George Gaynes"