About Deken
The surname Deken is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "deken," which means "blanket" or "cover" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who made or sold blankets. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for using or wearing a particular blanket or cover. Over time, the surname Deken has become a relatively common surname in the Netherlands and is still found today.
The surname Deken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deken 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 Deken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Deken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.