indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsVan Schaaik, Van Schaick, Van Schaïk, Van Schaijk, Van Schayk
Meaning & History
Derived from any of several places called Schaik, Schaijk, or Schadijk, derived from the original form Schadewijk possibly meaning "shaded place" or "inhospitable place" from Middle Dutch scade meaning either "shadow, shade" or "damage" combined with wijk "village, settlement".