Van Straten

Van Straten is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from/of Straten". Literally translated as "streets", there are a number of settlements in the Low Countries with that name, including near Oirschot in North Brabant. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Florence van Straten (1913–1992), American aerological engineer
 * Frank van Straten (born 1936), Australian historian
 * Giorgio van Straten (born 1955), Italian writer
 * (1892-1944), Belgian lithographer
 * Kristin Bauer van Straten (born 1966), American actress
 * (1897–1968), Dutch major general who defended Timor in World War II
 * Rocco van Straten (born 1991), Dutch snowboarder