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Van Dyk

Van Dyk or Vandyk is an Afrikaans toponymic meaning "from (the) dike". It can also be directly derived from the Dutch form Van Dijk.Van DykCarl Vandyk (1851–1931), German-born British photographer Dan Van Dyk (1942–2004), American Washington state representative Ernst Van Dyk, South African wheelchair athlete Hans van Dyk, South African rugby player Irene van Dyk, South African-born New Zealand netball player Jenny van Dyk, South African netball coach Jo-Ané van Dyk, South African javelin thrower Johan van Dyk, South African cricketer Joost van Dyk, Dutch privateer Kendall Van Dyk, American Montana state senator Kobus van Dyk, South African rugby player Leanne Van Dyk, American reformed theologian Maks van Dyk, South African rugby player Manie van Dyk, South African politician Mitchell Van Dyk, American football offensive tackle Paul van Dyk, German electronic dance music DJ, musician and record producer Reed Van Dyk, American short film maker

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Van Dyk or Vandyk is an Afrikaans toponymic meaning "from (the) dike". It can also be directly derived from the Dutch form Van Dijk.1

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  1. Dijk, van (y) at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands