Deike History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
Germany

Etymology of Deike

What does the name Deike mean?

The name Deike 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 Deike family

The surname Deike 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 Deike family

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Deike Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Deike family

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Deike migration to the United States +

Deike Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Sophie Elisabeth Louise Deike, who settled in America in 1846 from the former Duchy of Brunswick
Frederick Deike, who was naturalized in Indiana between the years 1842-1848
Carl Deike, who arrived in New York, NY in 1852

Contemporary Notables of the name Deike (post 1700) +

Clara L Deike (1881-1964), American painter
Karol Deike (1845-1906), Polish banker

Historic Events for the Deike family +

Bismarck

Walter Deike (1916-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details