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

Found in Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands, though rare.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Dykkar Surname

Moses Dykkar

Sculptor