Verbeke is a Dutch toponymic surname. It is a contraction of Van der Beek, meaning "from the creek". It is particularly common in West Flanders. Notable people with the surname include:André Verbeke (1908–1978), Belgian architect Annelies Verbeke, Belgian author and playwright Johan C. Verbeke, Belgian politician Gerard Verbeke (1910–2001), Belgian philosopher and Roman Catholic priest Grace Verbeke, Belgian road racing cyclist Harry Verbeke (1922–2004), Dutch jazz saxophonist Johan C. Verbeke, Belgian diplomat, Ambassador to the UK and the US Kristel Verbeke, Belgian singer, actress, and dancer Natalia Verbeke, Argentinina-born Spanish actress Patrick Verbeke, French blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Verbeken, Belgian racing cyclist Siegfried Verbeke, Belgian neo-Nazi and Holocaust denier
