About Dekalb
The surname Dekalb is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "de" meaning "of" and "Kalb" meaning "calf." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place named Kalb or had some association with it. The name may also have been given to individuals who worked with or owned calves.
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The surname Dekalb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dekalb based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dekalb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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