Definitions for dykstra
dyk·stra

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1. Dykstra

   Dykstra is a Dutch surname and describes a person who lived by a dyke. The suffix "-stra" is derived from old Germanic -sater, meaning sitter or dweller. The name originates in the northern Netherlands province of Friesland. The name was originally spelled "Dijkstra". The name was "Americanized" to Dykstra after Frisian settlers arrived and settled in the United States. Many immigrants bearing the Dykstra surname arrived in the United States between 1840 and 1900, well before the United States experienced "waves of immigration." Most Dykstras were farmers and all belonged to the Dutch Reformed, and later the Christian Reformed Church. Large waves of emigrants also migrated to Brazil, namely to the town of Carambei. The Dykstra/Dijkstra family was integral to the settlement of the area and for the introduction of modern farming practices. Many Dykstras settled in Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, California, New York, and New Jersey. Many eventually grew away from farming and settled in cities like Grand Rapids, Michigan, Holland, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois. They became a very successful bunch in businesses such as medicine, dentistry, waste management, banking, and architecture.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DYKSTRA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dykstra is ranked #4485 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dykstra surname appeared 7,913 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 would have the surname Dykstra.
   
   95.7% or 7,574 total occurrences were White.
   2% or 164 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.1% or 91 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.6% or 53 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.2% or 17 total occurrences were Black.
   0.1% or 14 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

How to pronounce dykstra?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dykstra in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dykstra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of dykstra in a Sentence

1. Chris Hardwick:

   I'm devastated to read that Chloe Dykstra is now accusing me of conduct that did not occur, l was blindsided by Chloe Dykstra post and always wanted the best for Chloe Dykstra. As a husband, a son, and future father, I do not condone any kind of mistreatment of women.

2. Lenny Dykstra:

   He f --- ing kidnapped me and almost killed me going 100 mph. Lenny Dykstra locked me in Lenny Dykstra f --- ing car, and Lenny Dykstra wouldn't let me out.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dykstra
2. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html