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Van Dijk
Van Dijk is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning 'from the dike'. It is formed from the Dutch word dijk, a man‑made embankment protecting lowland from water. The spelling has…
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Vaughan
The Vaughan surname comes from the Welsh word for “small” and is a descriptive nickname. While primarily Welsh, it is also used as a form of the Irish…
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