ALKEMA
Alkema
Alkema is a British surname of Dutch origin. The surname Alkema is considered to be a toponymic surname, meaning that it is derived from a place name. In this case, Alkema is believed to have originated from the Dutch town of Alkmaar, located in the province of North Holland.
The name Alkmaar itself is thought to have originated from the combination of the Old Dutch words "alk" meaning "auk" or "seabird," and "meer" meaning "lake." Therefore, Alkema may be interpreted as a name associated with a place near a body of water where seabirds are found.
Over the centuries, the surname Alkema has been adopted by various families and individuals, with some branches of the family establishing themselves in the United Kingdom. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling or pronunciation over time, as is common with many surnames.
Today, individuals with the surname Alkema can be found across the United Kingdom, and the name continues to be passed down through generations as a testament to the family's heritage and origins in the Dutch town of Alkmaar.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abraham
- Andrey
- Dirk
- Harmen
- Henk
Female
- Amanda
- Maria
- Sabine
- Susanna