About Dekkers
The surname Dekkers is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "Dekker," meaning "thatcher" or "roofer" in Dutch. It was originally given to individuals who worked as thatchers, people skilled in covering roofs with thatch. The name Dekkers signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and is still found among Dutch-speaking populations today.
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The surname Dekkers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dekkers 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 Dekkers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dekkers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.