Dykkar

Occupational

Meaning

One who builds or maintains dikes.

Etymology

From Scandinavian or Dutch 'dyk/dijk' (dike) with the occupational suffix '-kar/-ker'. This variant reflects regional spelling differences in dike-worker terminology.

About the Dykkar Surname

A variant spelling of dike-related occupational surnames. The '-kar' ending suggests Scandinavian influence on the surname form.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 250 bearers in the United States #4,819 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands, though rare.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Dykkar Surname

Moses Dykkar

Sculptor