DEAR
Dear
The surname Dear is of early medieval English origin, deriving from the Middle English word "dere", meaning beloved or precious. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or term of endearment for a loved one. The surname Dear is widespread across the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Scotland.
The earliest recorded instance of the Dear surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Essex, England. Over the centuries, the surname has branched out into various spellings, including Deare, Dier, and Dyer.
The Dear family has a long history of contributing to British society, with individuals bearing this surname excelling in a variety of fields, from academia and literature to business and politics. Notable bearers of the Dear surname include Sir Richard Dearlove, a former head of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), and Robert Dear, an eminent British zoologist known for his work on marine ecosystems.
Today, the Dear surname continues to be borne by many families across the United Kingdom and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames that reflect the country's diverse heritage and history.
There are approximately 3,932 people named Dear in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,374th most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Dear.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Carol
- Chloe
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Deer
- Deere
- Deare
- Dar
- Dair
- Daer
- Dara
- Daire
- Daar
- Dahr
- Daair
- Dera
- Dea
- Deara
- Dare
- Dari
- Daro
- Darr
- Darre
- Dars
- Daru
- Dawe
- Deard
- Deares
- Dearey
- Dearie
- Dearl
- Dearn
- Dearr
- Dearrie
- Dearry
- Dears
- Deart
- Deary
- Deers
- Dehra
- Deir
- Der
- Deras
- Dere
- Deres
- Deri
- Derie
- Dero
- Deroo
- Derou
- Derr
- Derra
- Derri
- Ders
- Deru
- Derue
- Dery
- Diar
- Dier
- Diers
- Dior
- Dir
- Dire
- Dirr
- Doar
- Door
- Dor
- Dore
- Doree
- Dorr
- Dour
- Dower
- Dur
- Dure
- Durr
- Dyer
- Dyers
- Dahri
- Dairo
- Dairs
- Dares
- Dargh
- Darie
- Darii
- Darra
- Darrs
- Dary
- Dau
- Daura
- Daure
- Daw
- Deair
- Dearce
- Deards
- Dearne
- Dearns
- Deerie
- Deery
- Dehar
- Derar
- Derey
- Derow
- Derrie
- Derry
- Deuar
- Deur
- Deury
- Dewry
- Diery
- Doary
- Dorea
- Doure
- Dowers
- Dureau
- Durre
- Dawes
- Doore
- Durie
- Dytor
- Teare
- Teer
- Torrie
- Tyre
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.