Terpstra

Terpstra is a Dutch surname of Frisian origin, which is a topographic name for a person who lived on a terp, a prehistoric man-made mound built on low-lying land as a habitation site. Notable people with this surname include:
 * Anne Terpstra (born 1991), Dutch Olympic cross-country cyclist
 * Erica Terpstra (born 1943), Dutch politician
 * John Terpstra, Canadian poet
 * Julius Terpstra (born 1989), Dutch politician
 * Mike Terpstra (born 1963), American basketball coach
 * Mike Terpstra (cyclist) (born 1987), Dutch cyclist
 * Niki Terpstra (born 1984), Dutch cyclist
 * Sonja Terpstra, Australian politician
 * Vern Terpstra (1927–2013), American business theorist