DEARE
Deare
Deare is a British surname with Norman origins that can be traced back to the Conquest of 1066. The surname is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dear" meaning beloved or precious, and was likely used as a term of endearment.
Throughout history, the surname Deare has been primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Hampshire and Surrey. The bearers of this surname were often associated with land-owning families or individuals of higher social standing.
The Deare family name has undergone various spellings and iterations over the centuries, including Dear, Deere, Deare, and Dayer, reflecting the fluid nature of English spelling during medieval times.
Today, the surname Deare is relatively uncommon compared to more widespread surnames in the United Kingdom, but it nonetheless holds historical significance as part of the country's rich tapestry of names and heritage.
There are approximately 108 people named Deare in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Deare.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Michael
- Mike
- Trevor
Female
Similar and related surnames
- Dear
- Deer
- Deere
- Deara
- Daair
- Dahr
- Dair
- Daire
- Daires
- Dairey
- Dar
- Dare
- Dareh
- Dares
- Darew
- Darey
- Darie
- Darr
- Darre
- Daure
- Dawe
- Deair
- Deares
- Dearey
- Dearie
- Dearne
- Dearr
- Dearrie
- Dearry
- Dears
- Deary
- Deerey
- Deerie
- Deers
- Deir
- Deore
- Der
- Dera
- Dere
- Deres
- Derey
- Derez
- Deri
- Derie
- Dero
- Derr
- Derrey
- Derrie
- Ders
- Deru
- Derue
- Diar
- Dier
- Dir
- Dire
- Doar
- Dor
- Dore
- Doree
- Doure
- Dur
- Dure
- Duree
- Durre
- Dyer
- Dari
- Dawes
- Dearn
- Dereus
- Door
- Doore
- Dorr
- Dower
- Dowers
- Durie
- Durr
- Dytor
- Teare
- Teer
- Torrie
- Tyre
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.