About Dunkirk
The surname Dunkirk is of English origin and is derived from the place name Dunkirk, which is a port town in northern France. The name Dunkirk is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "dun(e)" meaning "dune" and the word "kerke" meaning "church." Therefore, the surname Dunkirk likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a church on a dune.
The surname Dunkirk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dunkirk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.