DYKE
Dyke
Dyke is a surname of English origin that is found predominantly in the United Kingdom. The surname is derived from the Old English word "dīc," which referred to a ditch or embankment. It was often used to designate someone who lived by a ditch or embankment or who worked in construction or maintenance of such features.
The Dyke surname can be traced back to the early medieval period in England. Variations of the surname include Dike and Dikes. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Dyke surname have been recorded in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Norfolk, and Yorkshire.
Throughout history, the Dyke family name has been associated with a variety of professions and occupations, including farmers, landowners, and labourers. The surname has also been linked to individuals involved in civil engineering and land drainage projects.
Notable individuals with the surname Dyke include Michael Dyke, a renowned British television executive, and Percy Dyke, a respected English author and historian.
In modern times, the Dyke surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage of this English surname.
There are approximately 5,281 people named Dyke in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,790th most common surname in Britain. Around 81 in a million people in Britain are named Dyke.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- James
- John
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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