Van Dyke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Van Dyke is generally thought to be derived from an old Frisian-Lower Saxon personal name, Deiko. It is also likely that versions of this name evolved from the German word "Dyke," in which case the name was most likely occupational for someone who built or operated Dikes.

Early Origins of the Van Dyke family

The surname Van Dyke was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Van Dyke family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Dyke research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1619, 1651, 1652, 1655 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Van Dyke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Van Dyke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dickenhausen, Dickenhaussen, Dikenhausen, Dicenhausen, Dickenhhausen, Dickenhausenn and many more.

Early Notables of the Van Dyke family

Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Van Dyke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Van Dyke Ranking

In the United States, the name Van Dyke is the 2,487th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1



Van Dyke migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Van Dyke Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Van Dyke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Van Dyke (post 1700) +






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