Verkerk

Verkerk is a Dutch toponymic surname. The name is a contraction of van der Kerk, meaning "from (near) the church". Notable people with the surname include:


 * Kees Verkerk (born 1942), Dutch speed skater
 * Marhinde Verkerk (born 1985), Dutch judoka
 * Mariana Verkerk (born 1960), Dutch model, agent, and television personality
 * Martin Verkerk (born 1978), Dutch tennis player
 * Rob Verkerk (born 1960), Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy 2014–2017