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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsVan Acht, Van Achte, Van Achter, Van Achten, Acht, Achte, Agt, Achter, Achten, Agter, Agte, Agten, De Acht, Aagten, Achts, Von Achten, Ächter, Achtem, Achtien, Achttien, Aegten
Meaning & History
Means "from Acht", a small village within the city of Eindhoven in the province of Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands. It is derived from Middle Dutch acht, achte meaning either "eight" or "preserve, lordly possession, legal district". This name was borne by the Dutch prime minister Dries van Agt (1931-2024).