In the olden days custard was delivered in yellow vans and if they crashed, it made a right mess. Along the lines of putting a cat amongst a group a dodos (which was done once to often i hasten to add).
hence if we make a big mess of things we now say, 'crashing the custard van'
He was Dutch.
The Netherlands.
The presence of 'van' in his name signifies that he is of Dutch origins.
"Van de Sande" is a Dutch phrase that translates to "of the sand" in English. It can refer to a surname or indicate a geographical origin, suggesting a connection to sandy areas or landscapes. The expression is often found in Dutch-speaking regions and may be used in personal names, locations, or even in artistic contexts.
"Van der" is almost always an indicator of Dutch origin.
It is an Afrikaans surname steming from Dutch. Meaning 'of the kindness' or 'from the kindness' or wellness. Van - of/from, Den - the, Heever - expression of kindness
An exterminator Company along the freeway in LA County, California.
Saskia Maria van der Vies has written: 'Isolation and expression of a plastid alpha chaperonin cDNA sequence from \\'
"Van Urk" is a surname of Dutch origin. It comes from the town of Urk in the Netherlands and is used to identify people from that area.
Most likely Dutch in origin, Van der Kroon means "son of the Crown", with crown perhaps referring more to the royalty.
No Rafael Van Der Vart is not a Jew , he is from Holland.
Lee Van Cleef's ancestry traces back to Dutch and Italian roots. He was born in New Jersey to parents of Dutch descent. His surname "Van Cleef" is of Dutch origin.