Donker is a Dutch surname. Donker means "dark, somber" in modern Dutch, and was probably a character reference.[1] Alternative spellings include Donkers, (de) Doncker and Donckers. People with these surnames include:
Donker
Ad Donker (1933–2002), Dutch-born South-African publisher
de:Birgit Donker (born 1965), Dutch journalist
Leendert Antonie Donker (1899–1956), Dutch painter
Pieter Donker (1635–1668), Dutch painter
Donker Curtius
Dirk Donker Curtius (1792–1864), Dutch politician and Minister of Justice
Janus Henricus Donker Curtius (1813–1879), Dutch diplomat and last director at Dejima
de:Willem Boudewijn Donker Curtius van Tienhoven (1778–1858), Dutch politician
Doncker
Herman Doncker (1600–1666), Dutch painter
De Doncker
Eric De Doncker (born 1962), Belgian racing driver
Donckers
Karin Donckers (born 1962), Belgian equestrian
