VANDYKE
Also recorded as Van Dyke, van Dyke
Vandyke
Vandyke is a British surname with Dutch origins, derived from the Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), renowned for his Baroque portraits. The surname is believed to have been anglicised from "Van Dyck" or "Van Dyk" when Van Dyck settled in England during his prolific career as a portrait artist under the patronage of King Charles I.
The Vandyke surname has been recorded as early as the 17th century in England and has since spread across the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. Variants of the surname include "Van Dyke" and "Vandyck". Individuals bearing the surname Vandyke may have ancestral ties to the prestigious artistic legacy of Anthony van Dyck, or may have adopted the name through marriage or other means.
Today, the Vandyke surname is relatively rare but continues to be borne by families with diverse backgrounds and occupations. The name's historical connection to the arts and its rootedness in the cultural exchange between Britain and the Netherlands make it a unique and distinctive part of British surnames.
There are approximately 222 people named Vandyke in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Vandyke.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Netherlands
Language of origin: Dutch
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Clive
- David
- Dick
- James
- John
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Philip
Female
- Audrey
- Beverley
- Christine
- Evelyn
- Jean
- Jeanette
- June
- Laura
- Lisa
- Mary
- Rachel
- Rebecca