Surname · Dutch origin
Van Dijk
Meaning
The surname Van Dijk means Of the dyke.
Origin
Dutch
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Van Dijk
Van Dijk means “from the dyke.”
What kind of surname is Van Dijk?
Van Dijk is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Dutch naming tradition — you can read how Dutch surnames were formed on our Dutch last names page.
Variants & spellings of Van Dijk
You may also see this surname written as:
- Van Dyke
Other Dutch surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Van Dijk mean?
The surname Van Dijk means Of the dyke. Van Dijk means “from the dyke.”
Where does the surname Van Dijk come from?
Van Dijk is a surname of Dutch origin.
What kind of surname is Van Dijk?
Van Dijk is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Van Dijk?
Variant spellings of Van Dijk include Van Dyke.
What are other Dutch surnames?
Other Dutch surnames include Bakker, Bos, De Boer, De Groot, De Jong, De Vries.