Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BEAR
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BEAR. A gentleman in Kent, some years since, rejoiced in the chi-istian and sur-(or rather ?« -christian and sur-?)names of Savage Bear. Eng. Surn. Although I do not recollect any other instance of this name in modern English, the nomenclature of many European countries, both personal
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English