Namesakes
Hermanus Brockmann
(m) 1871-1936 
Olympic Medalists 1900 rowing (bronze/gold/silver)
Herman Brood
(m) 1946-2001
Notable Musicians
Mark Veens
(a.k.a. Hermanus) (m) 1978-
Olympic Medalists 2004 swimming - 4x100 m freestyle relay (silver)