Opdyke

Opdyke Meaning & Origin

About Opdyke
The surname Opdyke is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "opdijk," meaning "on the dike." It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near or on a dike, which is a barrier constructed to prevent flooding. The name Opdyke signifies an ancestral connection to a geographical feature and reflects the historical importance of dikes in the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opdyke: 809
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Opdyke 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
APTK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O13020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 P D AY2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑpˌdaɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opdyke in Braille

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

The name Opdyke in braille

How to sign the name Opdyke using Sign Language

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

The name Opdyke in sign language

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