Van Praag ( [vɑn praːx]) is a surname of Dutch origin, meaning "from Prague". Notable people with the surname include:
Bernard van Praag (born 1939), Dutch economist professorHenri van Praag (1916–1988), Dutch educator, philosopher, and theologianJaap van Praag (1910–1987), Dutch football administratorJaap van Praag (1911–1981), Dutch humanist professorLionel Van Praag (1908–1987), Australian motorcycle speedway championLouis van Praag (1926–1993), British industrial designerMarga van Praag (born 1946), Dutch journalistMenna van Praag (born 1978), British authorMichael van Praag (born 1947), Dutch football administratorSiegfried van Praag (1899–2002), Dutch author