Teunissen is a Dutch patronymic surname meaning "son of Teunis", a nickname for Anthonius. People with this surname include:Bert Teunissen, Dutch photographer Bob Teunissen, Dutch ice hockey player Christine Teunissen, Dutch politician Jan Teunissen (1898–1975), Dutch film director Jo Teunissen-Waalboer (1919–1991), Dutch javelin thrower Mike Teunissen, Dutch road cyclist and cyclo-cross racer Peter Teunissen Dutch geodesist