Vervoort is a Dutch toponymic surname. It is a contraction of the name Van der Voort, meaning "from the ford" (fordable place). Notable people with the surname include: Ann Vervoort (1977–2010), Belgian dancer and graphic designer David Vervoort (born 1977), Belgian record producer and musician Désiré Vervoort (1810–1886), Belgian lawyer and politician Jonathan Vervoort (born 1993), Belgian footballer Marieke Vervoort (1979–2019), Belgian athlete at the Paralympic Games Patrick Vervoort (born 1965), Belgian footballer Rudi Vervoort (born 1958), Belgian politician, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region