There are
694
Decooks in the USA
Decook is the
32994th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Decook

WilliamS.

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EllenDeGeneres

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SandraBullock

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JoanRivers

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RubyDee

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BobbyDeol

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AnselElgort

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AnthonyHopkins

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HenryJames

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RobertDe

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Decook Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Decook' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the word 'de kook', which means 'the cook' in Dutch. The name likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a cook or was associated with cooking.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Decook' is less common and is mainly found in the United States, particularly in states with Dutch settlement such as Michigan and Iowa. It may also be found in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Decook' include 'De Cook' and 'De Kook'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Dutch origins, the name 'Decook' may have been brought to the United States by Dutch immigrants. It is possible that some individuals with the surname 'Decook' may have migrated from the Netherlands to other countries as well.