Van Buren (pronounced [vɑm ˈbyːrə(n)]) is a Dutch surname meaning "of/from Buren". Buren is also the Dutch word for "neighbours".
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People
Abigail Van Buren, pen name of the writer(s) of the "Dear Abby" column
Adeline and Augusta Van Buren, the Van Buren sisters, Australian transcontinental motorcyclists
Amelia Van Buren (c. 1856–1942), American photographer
Andrew Van Buren, British performer who specialises in magic, large scale-illusions and juggling
Anita Van Buren, a fictional character on the television show Law & Order
Ebert Van Buren (1924–2019), American-Honduran football player
Edith Van Buren (1858–1914), American socialite and traveler
Elizabeth Douglas Van Buren (1881–1961), British archaeologist
James Lyman Van Buren (1837–1866), American army officer and general after the American Civil War
Jermaine Van Buren (born 1980), Major League Baseball player
John Van Buren (congressman) (1799–1855), U.S. Representative from New York
John D. Van Buren (1838–1918), an American civil engineer, naval engineer, lawyer, and politician
John J. Van Buren (1915–1942), a U.S. Navy officer and pilot who received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross
Mabel Van Buren (1878–1947), American stage and screen actress
Martin Van Buren (1782–1862), eighth president of the United States (1837–1841)
Hannah Van Buren (1783–1819), his wife
Abraham Van Buren II (1807–1873), his eldest son
Angelica Van Buren (1818–1877), his daughter-in-law (performed the ceremonial duties of First Lady)
John Van Buren (1810–1866), his second son
Abraham Van Buren I (1737–1817), his father
Michael Van Buren Jr. (born 2004), American football player
Mick van Buren (born 1992), Dutch footballer
Paul Van Buren, Christian theologian and author of the Secular Meaning of the Gospel
Raeburn van Buren (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator
Steve Van Buren (1920–2012), professional American football player
William Holme Van Buren (1819–1883), American surgeon
Dutch royal family
The name (van) "Buren" appears in the history of the Dutch royal house, being the family name of Anna van Egmond en Buren, the first wife of William I of Orange. Borrowing from this heritage, the Dutch royal family have used Count of Buren as a title or the surname "van Buren" in situations requiring anonymity.
Princess Beatrix (formerly Queen Beatrix), the Countess of Buren (Dutch Gravin van Buren).
King Willem-Alexander used the alias "Alexander van Buren" or a variant for anonymity purposes. For example, during his University application he used "Alex van Buren". He also registered for the 1986 elfstedentocht as "W A van Buren".