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Heinemeier Hansson is his two-word last name. It's customary to include a person's first name and full last time in an article.

See also: Eddie van Halen

Thanks. I've very familiar with van and von used like this, but Heinemeier seemed like a middle name.

Nope. Google his family; they're all HH's.

It's a Scandinavian name. His last name has two parts. David is his first name, Heinemeier Hansson is his last name. That's just how it works.

Thanks, that's helpful.

Because he chooses to go by his full name professionally?

Edit: or that his last name is two names.