Dykgraaf

Dykgraaf Meaning & Origin

About Dykgraaf
The surname Dykgraaf is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "dyk" meaning "dike" or "embankment" and "graaf" meaning "count" or "earl." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Dykgraaf can be interpreted as "dike count" or "earl of the dike." It likely originated as a surname for individuals who held a position of authority or responsibility in relation to the management or maintenance of dikes in the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dykgraaf: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dykgraaf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 K R AH0 G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/dykgraaf*/
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('TKKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dykgraaf in Braille

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

The name Dykgraaf in braille

How to sign the name Dykgraaf using Sign Language

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

The name Dykgraaf in sign language

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