Akkerman (surname)

Akkerman or Akkermans is a Dutch surname meaning "man from/working on the field", "farmer". Notable people with the surname include:

Jan Akkerman, Dutch musician and composer
Peter Akkermans, Dutch archaeologist and professor
Piet Akkermans, former rector of the College of Europe
Anton Dirk Louis Akkermans, microbiologist who contributed to microbial ecology
Doreen Akkerman, prominent member of cancer research. set up cancer information services in Australia, Canada and Singapore. Was honored with an Order of Australia. Inaugural president of the International Cancer Information and Support Service