DEEKS
Deeks
Deeks is a surname of English origin that is primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word "deke," which means to cover. It is thought to have been used to describe someone who worked as a roofer or thatcher, as these roles involved covering roofs with various materials.
The Deeks family name has been traced back through centuries of British history, with records showing its presence in regions such as East Anglia and the West Country. Over time, individuals with the surname Deeks have been associated with a variety of professions and activities, reflecting the diverse occupations that have been pursued by different branches of the family.
As with many surnames, the pronunciation and spelling of Deeks may have evolved over time, leading to variations in how it is written and spoken. Despite these changes, the name has retained its distinctive character and continues to be passed down through generations as a marker of familial identity.
There are approximately 1,269 people named Deeks in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,136th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Deeks.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jill
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Julie
- Karen
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Deak
- Dakes
- Dake
- Dak
- Deaks
- Deakes
- Daks
- Deake
- Deackes
- Dacks
- Deack
- Deek
- Daccus
- Dacke
- Dackus
- Dacus
- Daczo
- Daggs
- Dagois
- Daike
- Daix
- Dakis
- Daukes
- Dauks
- Dauksys
- Dauksza
- Daux
- Dawkes
- Dawkis
- Dawks
- Dax
- Dec
- Decaso
- Decause
- Deck
- Decke
- Deckee
- Deckey
- Decks
- Decksey
- Deckx
- Decos
- Deekes
- Dees
- Deese
- Deex
- Degas
- Degois
- Deguise
- Deick
- Deicke
- Deik
- Deike
- Deiks
- Dek
- Deka
- Dekas
- Deke
- Deku
- Delke
- Delkes
- Delks
- Deque
- Deux
- Dex
- Deyes
- Deykes
- Diacci
- Diakos
- Dickes
- Dickies
- Dicks
- Dicksee
- Dicus
- Dieck
- Dieguez
- Diek
- Dieke
- Digges
- Diggs
- Dikas
- Dikes
- Dikici
- Dikis
- Diks
- Diksa
- Dix
- Dixcee
- Dixe
- Dixie
- Doakes
- Docks
- Dockus
- Docose
- Docx
- Doczi
- Doggs
- Dogus
- Dokas
- Dokgoz
- Dokos
- Dokuz
- Dookes
- Dooks
- Doucas
- Doukas
- Doux
- Dowkes
- Dox
- Ducas
- Ducass
- Ducasse
- Ducci
- Duckas
- Duckes
- Ducks
- Duckus
- Ducos
- Ducousso
- Ducus
- Dugas
- Dugasse
- Dukas
- Dukes
- Duks
- Dux
- Dyckes
- Dygas
- Dykas
- Dykes
- Dyks
- Tackas
- Tackes
- Taggs
- Tagus
- Takas
- Takase
- Takes
- Takis
- Takkas
- Takkos
- Tawkes
- Tax
- Teags
- Tecks
- Tecza
- Tegos
- Tewkes
- Tex
- Tigges
- Tiggs
- Tocci
- Togus
- Tokas
- Tokes
- Tokgoz
- Tokos
- Tookes
- Tooks
- Tougas
- Toukes
- Touks
- Towkes
- Tox
- Tucci
- Tuccio
- Tuckes
- Tucks
- Tuggs
- Tugs
- Tukes
- Tycks
- Tykes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.