Fourie

Last updated February 06, 2024

Fourie is a South African surname originating from Huguenot settlers. Notable people with the surname include:

Abrie Fourie (born 1969), South Africa-born artist
Adriaan Fourie [ af ] (1882–1941), South African minister of Mines and Industries
Bernardus Gerhardus Fourie (Brand Fourie, 1916–2008), South African diplomat
Brenden Fourie (born 1970), South African cricketer
Charles J. Fourie (born 1965), South African playwright and director
Christiaan Ernst Fourie (1858–1943), Boer war combat general
Hendre Fourie (born 1979), South Africa-born English rugby union player
Jaco Fourie (born 1975), South African equestrian athlete
Jaque Fourie (born 1983), South African rugby union player
Joachim Christoffel Fourie (1845–1900), Boer war combat general
Johan Fourie (born 1959), South African middle-distance athlete
John Fourie (born 1939), South African golfer
Pierre Fourie (1943–80), South African boxer
Piet Fourie (Petrus Johannes Fourie, 1842–1916), Boer war combat general
Thinus Fourie (born 1979), South Africa-born Irish cricketer
Yolani Fourie (born 1989), South African cricketer

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