Dieken

Dieken Meaning & Origin

About Dieken
The surname Dieken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle Low 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 been given to people who were involved in the construction or maintenance of dikes, which were crucial for land reclamation and flood control in low-lying areas. Over time, the surname Dieken has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dieken: 257
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dieken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dieken in Braille

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

The name Dieken in braille

How to sign the name Dieken using Sign Language

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

The name Dieken in sign language

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