Kieft

Kieft is a Dutch surname. Kieft is a regional and/or archaic form of modern Dutch kievit (= lapwing). Notable people with the surname include:

Van de(r) Kieft:
 * Willem Kieft (1597–1647), Dutch merchant and director of New Netherland
 * Jan Jacob Kieft (1877–1946), Dutch gymnast
 * Ko Kieft (born 1998), American football player
 * Cyril Kieft (1911–2004), Welsh industrialist and racing driver
 * Wim Kieft (born 1962), Dutch footballer
 * Adam Kieft (born 1982), American football offensive lineman
 * Robbin Kieft (born 1987), Dutch footballer
 * Arjen van der Kieft (born 1985), Dutch speed skater
 * Fleur van de Kieft (born 1973), Dutch field hockey player
 * nl:Johan van de Kieft (1884–1970), Dutch government minister