Verhoeven is a toponymic surname of Dutch origin. The name is a contraction of van der Hoeven, meaning "from the homestead". In 2007, Verhoeven was the 44th most common name in the Netherlands (15,902 people). People with this surname include:
Abraham Verhoeven (1575–1652), Flemish newspaper publisherCornelis Verhoeven (1928–2001), Dutch philosopher and writerDeb Verhoeven, Australian media academic and film criticde:Frans Verhoeven (born 1966), Dutch motocross racerJeroen Verhoeven (born 1980), Dutch football playerJohn Verhoeven (born 1953), American baseball pitcherit:Jorg Verhoeven (born 1985), Dutch sports climberKees Verhoeven (born 1976), Dutch politician and geographerLis Verhoeven (born 1931), German actress and theatre director, sister of MichaelMichael Verhoeven (born 1938), German film director, brother of LisNico Verhoeven (born 1961), Dutch cyclistPaul Verhoeven (1901–1975), German actor and filmmaker, father of Lis and Michael VerhoevenPaul Verhoeven (born 1938), Dutch film director (no relation to German film family)Paul Verhoeven (born 1983), Australian radio and television personalityPeter Verhoeven (born 1959), American basketball playerRico Verhoeven (born 1989), Dutch kickboxerSimon Verhoeven (born 1972), German actor, screenwriter and film director, son of Michaelnl:Suzette Verhoeven (1944–2016), Belgian politicianTheodor Verhoeven (1907–1990), Dutch Catholic priest, missionary and amateur archaeologistfr:Willem Verhoeven (1738–1809), Flemish poet and playwright