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" columnAdeline Van Buren, one of the Van Buren sisters, transcontinental motorcyclistsAndrew Van Buren, British performer who specialises in magic, large scale-illusions and jugglingAnita Van Buren, a fictional character on the television show Law & OrderAugusta Van Buren, one of the Van Buren sisters, transcontinental motorcyclistsFred Van Buren, magical inventor & performerJermaine Van Buren (born 1980), Major League Baseball playerJohn Van Buren (US representative) (1799–1855), U.S. Representative from New YorkJohn D. Van Buren (1838–1918), an American civil engineer, naval engineer, lawyer, and politicianJohn J. Van Buren (1915–1942), a U.S. Navy officer and pilot who received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying CrossMabel Van Buren (1878–1947), American stage and screen actressMartin Van Buren (1782–1862), eighth President of the United States (1837–1841)Hannah Van Buren (1783–1819), his wifeAbraham Van Buren (1807–1873), his eldest sonAngelica Van Buren (1818–1877), his daughter-in-law (performed the ceremonial duties of First Lady)John Van Buren (1810–1866), his second sonPaul Van Buren, Christian theologian and author of the Secular Meaning of the GospelRaeburn van Buren (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustratorSteve Van Buren (1920–2012), professional American football playerWilliam Holme Van Buren (1819–1883), American surgeonThe 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 DJvan Beuren, another Dutch spelling for a surname that is pronounced similarly to Van Buuren (that is [vɑn ˈbøːrə(n)]) 