Van Buren ( [vɑn ˈbyːrə(n)]) is a Dutch surname meaning "of/from Buren".
Abigail Van Buren, pen name of the writer(s) of the "Dear Abby" column
Adeline Van Buren, one of the Van Buren sisters, transcontinental motorcyclists
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
Augusta Van Buren, one of the Van Buren sisters, transcontinental motorcyclists
Fred Van Buren, magical inventor & performer
Jermaine Van Buren (born 1980), Major League Baseball player
John Van Buren (US representative) (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 (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
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
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".
Armin van Buuren, a Dutch trance producer and DJ
van Beuren, another Dutch spelling for a surname that is pronounced similarly to Van Buuren (that is [vɑn ˈbøːrə(n)])
