Dutch surname
The farmer
Occupational surname
De Boer is a Dutch status surname meaning 'the farmer'. It denoted a person who worked the land. The name is common in the Netherlands.
It remains moderately frequent. Related forms include Boer. The surname reflects the central place of agriculture in Dutch society.
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The farmer. From Dutch "boer" (farmer).
DeBoer is a Dutch-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.
Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.
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