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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The surname Opdyke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Opdyke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Opdyke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.