Romeijn is a Dutch surname derived from the given name Romein, which is the Dutch form of Roman. The ultimate origin lies in the Latin name Romanus, meaning "Roman" or "citizen of Rome." This patronymic surname thus indicates descent from an ancestor named Romein or Roman.
Historically, the name Romanus was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 7th-century bishop of Rouen, and by medieval rulers of Bulgaria, Kyiv, and Moldavia. In the Netherlands, the surname Romeijn emerged as a variant of Romijn, both being common Dutch surnames related to the name Romanus. Variants include Romeijnsen, Romijn, and Romijnsen. The surname is part of a broader European family of names derived from Romanus, such as Italian Romano, Portuguese Romão, Russian Romanov, and Catalan Romà.
- Meaning: One from Rome; Roman
- Origin: Latin via Dutch
- Type: Patronymic surname
- Usage Regions: Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders)
Sources: Forebears — romeijn