Van Deusen is a surname of Dutch origin, sometimes spelled VanDeusen or Van Dursen. Notable people with the surname include:Abraham Pietersen Van Deusen, Dutch colonist in New Amsterdam Carol Van Deusen, a partner of balloonist Larry Walters Charles Van Deusen, a detective who was involved in the Omaha Race Riot of 1919 Katherine S. Van Deusen, wife of U.S. General William Westmoreland Mary Westbrook Van Deusen (1829–1908), American author J.B & J.D. Van Deusen Shipbuilding firm started by Joseph B. Van Deusen and James D. Van Deusen in 1865 TJ Van Deusen, banker Edward Van Deusen, carpenter Katheryn Van Deusen, artist