Dykgraaff Surname
Approximately 5 people bear this surname
Dykgraaff Surname User-submission:
This surname is derived from dijkgraaf, the title of the person that was appointed (by the local baron or other crown representative) to be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of dijks ('dikes') as well as other water control.
Read More About This SurnameDykgraaff Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Panama | 1 | 1:3,912,258 | 17,195 |
| Peru | 1 | 1:31,784,123 | 64,452 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Dykgraaff Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname is derived from dijkgraaf, the title of the person that was appointed (by the local baron or other crown representative) to be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of dijks ('dikes') as well as other water control. Dijkgraaf means 'dike warden'. The position of a Dijkgraaf still exists; it is the head of the Water Control Board for a region.
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Where Does The Last Name Dykgraaff Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Dykgraaff is more commonly found in Australia than any other country or territory. It can also occur as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Dykgraaff? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 8,193,072nd most common surname worldwide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. The last name is primarily found in The Americas, where 80 percent of Dykgraaff are found; 40 percent are found in Central America and 40 percent are found in Hispano-Central America.
The last name Dykgraaff is most numerous in Australia, where it is carried by 1 people, or 1 in 26,995,701. In Australia it is most prevalent in: New South Wales, where 100 percent are found. Aside from Australia Dykgraaff is found in 4 countries. It also occurs in Costa Rica, where 20 percent are found and Panama, where 20 percent are found.
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