Bezuidenhout is an Afrikaans surname meaning “south of the wood” or “beyond the forest.”

Meaning & Origin:
From Dutch “bezuiden” (south of) and “hout” (wood), originally denoting someone who lived south of a forest. A prominent Afrikaans surname in South Africa.

Notable People:
Beyers Bezuidenhout (South African actor), Justin Bezuidenhout (business executive).