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2 schools use the "Dutch" mascot.
Most common states: Iowa (1), Michigan (1)
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Hey there Let's talk about the Dutch mascot, which is pretty cool, even if it's not as flashy as some other mascots. The Dutch is a person-based mascot, and it's used by a couple of schools, notably in Iowa. This mascot has its roots in the Dutch heritage of the areas where these schools are located. For example, Hope College in Michigan, which has a strong Dutch influence due to its founding by Dutch immigrants, uses a similar nickname like the "Flying Dutchmen," but the straightforward "Dutch" mascot is more about honoring the cultural heritage rather than having any specific attributes like a ghost ship or superhero powers🛡️. It's a nod to the hardworking and resilient people from the Netherlands, which is pretty awesome. So, if you're ever at a school with this mascot, you're celebrating a rich cultural history ⭐
Hear how the Dutch fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Dutch banner across Iowa. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Diaz
Iowa Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Iowa. With 1 schools per million residents, the Dutch is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
Iowa Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Dutch delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Carter
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
2 schools in our database use the Dutch mascot across 2 states.
The Dutch shows up most in Iowa (1) and Michigan (1). Ia also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Dutch as a Person and Ethnic Group mascot.
High School programs adopt the Dutch most often (2 schools).