Debeer Meaning. What does Debeer mean? | Surname Origins

DeBeer is a Dutch/Afrikaans surname meaning “of the bear” or “from the deer.”

Meaning & Origin:
From Dutch “de beer” (the bear) or “de beer” (the deer), originally a nickname or topographic name. The De Beers family became prominent in South Africa through diamond mining.

Notable People:
De Beers family (founders of De Beers diamond company), Johannes De Beer (rugby player).