Vandamme

Vandamme is a surname of Flemish origin, derived from the Dutch word "van" meaning "from" and "dam" meaning "dam." It is a common surname in Belgium and the Netherlands, and it is also found in other countries with significant Dutch or Flemish populations, such as South Africa and the United States. The surname is often associated with the historical region of Flanders, which is now part of Belgium. In Hebrew, the surname can be transliterated as וונדם. In French, it is pronounced similarly to the English version, while in Dutch, it is spelled and pronounced as Van Damme. The surname has been borne by notable individuals, including Jean-Claude Van Damme, a Belgian actor and martial artist, and Jean-Baptiste Vandamme, a French marshal under Napoleon Bonaparte.