Jantjies

Jantjies is a surname of South African origin. It is a diminutive form of the Dutch name "Jan", the equivalent of "John". The Afrikaans diminutive suffix "-tjies" indicates a patronymic origin. Associated names include Jans, Jansen, Janssen and Janse. Notable people with the surname include:Elton Jantjies, South African rugby union player Eugene Jantjies, Namibian rugby union player Herschel Jantjies, South African rugby union player Reggie Jantjies, South African soccer player Theodore Jantjies, South African actor Tony Jantjies, South African rugby union player