Verstappen is a Dutch toponymic surname. The name is a contraction of van der stappen, literally meaning "from/of the steps". Notable people with the surname include:
Alessia Verstappen (born 2006), Belgian rhythmic gymnast Annemarie Verstappen (born 1965), Dutch swimmer Eric Verstappen (born 1994), Dutch footballer Jos Verstappen (born 1972), Dutch racing driver Max Verstappen (born 1997), Dutch racing driver, son of Jos Verstappen and 4-time Formula One World Champion (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) (born 1957) Dutch ventriloquist Nicky Verstappen (1987–1998), Dutch victim of homicide Wim Verstappen (1937–2004), Dutch film and television director and producer
The original variant, van der Stappen, is also a Dutch surname. At least one notable person is known to have borne the surname: Charles van der Stappen (1843–1910), Belgian sculptor
See also 12630 Verstappen, main-belt asteroid named after astronomer René Verstappen Verstappen v Port Edward Town Board, a 1993 South African legal case Vanderstappen
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