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
Dykgraaff occurs in Australia more than any other country/territory. It can also appear as a variant:. Click here for further potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Dykgraaff? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 8,193,072nd most prevalent surname on a worldwide basis. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. This last name occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 80 percent of Dykgraaff live; 40 percent live in Central America and 40 percent live in Hispano-Central America.
The surname Dykgraaff is most numerous in Australia, where it is held by 1 people, or 1 in 26,995,701. In Australia it is most frequent in: New South Wales, where 100 percent are found. Outside of Australia this last name occurs in 4 countries. It is also found in Costa Rica, where 20 percent are found and Panama, where 20 percent are found.
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