Van Dyck (surname)

Van Dyck is a surname of Dutch origin. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the name of a place. The name originally referred to someone who lived near a dike (Dutch: dijk), specifically likely "the dike" or "that dike."

The most notable individual with this surname is:

• Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), a Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England. He is famous for his portraits, particularly of Charles I of England and his family.