Find out how popular the last name Dyck is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dyck.

Dyck, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dyck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dyck in America

Dyck is the 14775th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dyck surname appeared 2,010 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dyck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dyck to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dyck

The surname DYCK is of Dutch origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is thought to have originated from the Dutch word "dijk," meaning dike or embankment. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a dike or worked in the construction or maintenance of dikes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DYCK can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was used to refer to people who lived near the sea dikes. The name was also commonly found in other coastal regions of the Netherlands, such as Zeeland and Zuid-Holland, where dikes played a crucial role in protecting the land from flooding.

In the 17th century, the DYCK surname appeared in several historical records, including the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that Dutch immigrants bearing the DYCK name had already settled in England by that time.

One notable individual with the surname DYCK was Sir Antony van Dyck (1599-1641), a Flemish painter who was one of the most prominent court painters of the 17th century. He is particularly renowned for his portraits of European aristocracy and his innovative style, which influenced the development of portraiture in the Baroque period.

Another significant figure with the DYCK surname was Hendrik van der Dyck (1599-1661), a Dutch admiral and naval commander who played a crucial role in the Dutch-Portuguese War and the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He is remembered for his strategic naval victories and his contributions to the development of the Dutch maritime empire.

In the 18th century, the DYCK surname gained prominence in the Netherlands and neighboring regions, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Gerard van der Dyck (1705-1781), a Dutch painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscapes and cityscapes.

During the 19th century, the DYCK surname spread further across Europe and beyond. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Muir Dyck (1835-1908), a British military officer and colonial administrator who served in India and played a significant role in the suppression of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Another prominent individual with the DYCK surname was Peter van der Dyck (1819-1893), a Dutch-born American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the sugar industry. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his support for educational institutions in his adopted hometown of San Francisco.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dyck

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dyck.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dyck was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dyck has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dyck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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