Van Gool

Van Gool is a Dutch toponymic surname, meaning "from Goirle". Gool represents an approximation of the regional pronunciation of Goirle. Notable people with the surname include:Andre Van Gool, Dutch-born Belgian illustrator Jacob van Gool (1596–1667), Dutch Orientalist and mathematician better known by his Latinized name Jacobus Golius Jan van Gool (1685–1763), Dutch painter and art historian Jean Van Gool (1931–1986), French footballer Jef Van Gool, Belgian footballer Roger Van Gool, Belgian footballer Wilma van Gool-van den Berg, Dutch sprinter