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Dierks
How to Pronounce Dierks
Pronounced DEERKS /Λdirks/Medium
Meaning: From the German/Dutch surname Dierks β 'the son of Dierk' (Dierk a form of Theodoric, 'ruler of the people')Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dierks comes from the German and Dutch surname Dierks β 'the son of Dierk', a Low German form of Theodoric, 'the ruler of the people' (theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler'). Popularized as a given name by the country singer Dierks Bentley. A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'DEERKS'; nickname Dierk).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-son-of-Dierk at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dierks mean?
Dierks is a German surname, 'the son of Dierk' (a form of Theodoric, 'ruler of the people').
How do you pronounce Dierks?
It's said DEERKS /Λdirks/ β one syllable.
Is Dierks a boy or girl name?
Dierks is a boy's name.
How popular is Dierks?
Dierks is a very rare name in the U.S.