There are
502
Dyks in the USA
Dyk is the
43077th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dyk

Ericavan

Erica van Dyk was a Dutch actress known for her role in the film 'Black Book' directed by Paul Verhoeven.

JacobusJohannes

Jacobus Johannes van Dyk was a South African politician and leader of the New National Party (NNP). He served as the Minister of Sport and Recreation from 1994 to 1996.

KarenMarianne

Karen Marianne Freerk van Dyck is a Belgian politician and member of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA). She has served as a member of the Belgian Federal Parliament since 2014.

EmneBakker-Dijkstra

Emne Bakker-Dijkstra is a Dutch artist known for her contemporary art installations that explore themes of identity and society.

Johannade

Johanna de Vries was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II, known for her role in smuggling Jewish children to safety.

JanSmit

Jan Smit is a Dutch pop singer and television presenter, popular in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking countries.

Marievan

Marie van Meijer was a Belgian painter associated with the Symbolist movement, known for her mystical and dreamlike landscapes.

Pieterde

Pieter de Boer was a Dutch writer and poet known for his works exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and human experience.

HendrikJansen

Hendrik Jansen was a South African sculptor known for his large-scale public sculptures, including the Freedom Monument in Pretoria.

SandraSmit

Sandra Smit is a Dutch journalist and author known for her investigative reporting on environmental and social issues.

Dyk Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dyk' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word 'dijk,' meaning 'dike' or 'embankment.' It likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a dike or worked as a dike builder or protector.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dyk' is most commonly found in the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Friesland, Groningen, and Zeeland. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of Europe and North America due to migration and immigration.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dyk' include 'Dijk,' 'Dijck,' and 'Dyke.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Dyk' primarily occurred during periods of Dutch colonization and industrialization. Many Dutch individuals with the surname 'Dyk' emigrated to countries like the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.