Snoek (surname)

Snoek is a Dutch surname. Meaning "pike" in Dutch, it may be a metaphorical name or metonymic occupational surname (referring to a fisherman). However, in Zeeland Snoek was also a common given name in the Middle Ages and the name may be patronymic in origin. Varian forms are Snoeck and Snoeks. People with the surname include:


 * Andries Snoek (1766–1829), Dutch tragedy actor
 * Hans Snoek (1910–2001), Dutch dancer, choreographer and ballet director
 * (1902–1950), Dutch physicist and crystallographer, known e.g. for the
 * (1896–1981), Dutch track cyclist
 * Hendrik Snoek, German show jumper and businessman
 * Paul Snoek (1933–1981), Belgian poet

Snoeck

 * (1885–1946), Dutch violinist and conductor
 * (1834–1898), Belgian collector of musical instruments
 * Henri Snoeck (fl. 1920), Belgian Olympic wrestler
 * Jan Snoeck (1927–2018), Dutch sculptor and ceramist

Snoeks

 * Daniel Snoeks (born 1994), Australian model and television personality in Korea
 * Jiske Snoeks (born 1978), Dutch field hockey player
 * Kelvin Snoeks (born 1987), Dutch racing driver