Dekker

Dekker Meaning & Origin

About Dekker
The surname Dekker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "dekker" which means "thatcher" or "roofer." It was originally an occupational name given to people who worked as thatchers or roofers, indicating their profession. The name Dekker is common in the Netherlands and is often associated with individuals who were involved in the construction or maintenance of roofs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dekker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dekker: 2,246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,506
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.76

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dekker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dekker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dekker in Braille

Here's how to represent Dekker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dekker in braille

How to sign the name Dekker using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dekker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dekker in sign language

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