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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