About Dykes
The surname Dykes is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "dic" or "dike," meaning a ditch or embankment. It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a dyke or ditch. Over time, the surname Dykes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with land or water management.
The surname Dykes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dykes 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 Dykes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dykes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dykes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.