Dieck

Dieck Meaning & Origin

About Dieck
The surname Dieck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dike," meaning "ditch" or "embankment." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked on a dike or embankment. The name may have also been given to someone who was responsible for the maintenance or construction of dikes. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Diek, Dike, and Dyke, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dieck: 559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,352
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dieck 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 Dieck is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/dik/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dieck in Braille

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

The name Dieck in braille

How to sign the name Dieck using Sign Language

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

The name Dieck in sign language

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