Verdonk and Verdonck are Dutch toponymic surnames. They are a contraction of van der Donk, where "donk" was a name for sandy raised terrain in a swamp. The spelling Verdonk is more common in the Netherlands, while Verdonck is more common in Belgium. Notable people with the surname include:VerdonkCalvin Verdonk, Indonesian footballer Eric Verdonk (1959–2020), New Zealand rower Lambert Verdonk, Dutch footballer Rita Verdonk, Dutch politicianVerdonckCornelis Verdonck (1563–1625), Flemish composer Jan Verdonck (1546–1624), Flemish composer Maurice Verdonck (1873–?), Belgian rower Nico Verdonck, Belgian racing driver Rudy Verdonck, Belgian cyclist Sven Verdonck, Belgian footballer