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Djupevik
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Norwegian Bokmål
Alternative forms
nb Djupvik place-name variant; also a separate surname
nb Dybevik Danicised surname spelling
Etymology
From nb djup vik djupe deep bay, inlet, literally “the deep bay”. The place-name type continues an Old Norse formation with non djúpr deep and non vík bay, inlet. As a surname, it is habitational, originating from one of several farms or localities named nb Djupevik.
Compare nn Djupevik, sv Djupvik and da Dybvig place name and surname.
Pronunciation
nb /ˈjʉː.pəˌʋiːk/
nb iːk 3
nb Dju pe vik
Proper noun
nb proper noun
A common place name for bays, farms and small localities in Norway, particularly in Western Norway.
A farm in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway.
nb place names originating from one of several farms or localities named nb Djupevik
Statistics
According to Statistics Norway, 22 people in Norway had nb Djupevik as their surname as of 31 December 2025.“Beskyttede etternavn (200 eller færre) ved utgangen av 2025”, Statistics Norway.
References
“Djupevik” in the Norwegian Mapping Authority's Central Place-Name Register.
djup
vik
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From nn djup vik deep bay. nn Djupavik Djupvik Gjøvik.
Proper noun
nn proper noun f definite Djupevika or Sogndal Djupeviki
a common bay name across Western Norway
nn farm mun/Karmøy co/Rogaland c/Norway
nn definite form nn farm mun/Sogndal co/Sogn og Fjordane c/Norway