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UK surname

Debeer

A Dutch surname derived from "de bere" meaning "the bear" or from a place name.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Debeer surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 237, ranked #17,418, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Merton, Chiltern and Corby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Debeer is 246 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2054.5%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

237

2016, ranked #17,418

Peak year

2010

246 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Debeer had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 237 in 2016, ranked #17,418.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 30 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Debeer surname distribution map

The map shows where the Debeer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Debeer surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Debeer over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 26 #32,189
1901 historical 28 #30,951
1911 historical 30 #30,073
1997 modern 74 #30,218
1998 modern 94 #28,435
1999 modern 102 #27,468
2000 modern 124 #24,469
2001 modern 125 #24,011
2002 modern 149 #22,001
2003 modern 155 #21,217
2004 modern 152 #21,628
2005 modern 180 #19,395
2006 modern 192 #18,753
2007 modern 212 #17,803
2008 modern 219 #17,597
2009 modern 207 #18,600
2010 modern 246 #16,975
2011 modern 231 #17,530
2012 modern 241 #16,925
2013 modern 238 #17,354
2014 modern 243 #17,232
2015 modern 239 #17,322
2016 modern 237 #17,418

Geography

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Where Debeers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Merton, Chiltern, Corby and Bath and North East Somerset. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Merton 004 Merton
2 Chiltern 005 Chiltern
3 Corby 002 Corby
4 Merton 009 Merton
5 Bath and North East Somerset 024 Bath and North East Somerset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Debeer

These lists show first names that appear often with the Debeer surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Debeer

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Debeer, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Debeer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Debeer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Debeer is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Debeer is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Debeer falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Debeer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Debeer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Debeer

The surname DEBEER is of Dutch origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the occupational name for a brewer of beer, which was a common trade in the Low Countries during that time period.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DEBEER can be found in various Dutch municipal records dating back to the 14th century. One notable example is Willem DEBEER, a brewer from the city of Delft, who was mentioned in a legal document from 1387.

In the 15th century, the surname DEBEER began to appear in other parts of the Netherlands, as well as in neighboring regions such as Flanders and Brabant. This was likely due to the migration of brewers seeking employment opportunities in new areas.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the surname DEBEER was Pieter DEBEER (1592-1640), a renowned Dutch painter who specialized in still life and genre scenes. His works can be found in several prestigious museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Another notable individual was Adriaen DEBEER (1608-1673), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. He was born in Middelburg and spent most of his career working in Amsterdam.

In the 17th century, the surname DEBEER also began to appear in various areas of Germany, particularly in regions with strong Dutch influence, such as the Rhineland. This was likely due to the movement of people during the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War.

One example of a German individual with the surname DEBEER is Johann Christoph DEBEER (1675-1741), a Lutheran theologian and philosopher who served as the rector of the University of Jena.

As the Dutch Empire expanded its global reach in the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname DEBEER also found its way to other parts of the world, including South Africa and Indonesia. In some cases, the spelling was adapted to the local language or dialect, leading to variations such as DE BEER or DE BERE.

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1881 census detail

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Debeer families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Debeer surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 10 Debeers recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.21x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 10 7.21x
Middlesex 2 1.71x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Litherland in Lancashire leads with 8 Debeers recorded in 1881 and an index of 2758.62x.

Place Total Index
Litherland 8 2758.62x
Finchley 2 444.44x
Liverpool 1 11.88x
West Derby 1 24.63x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Debeer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Irene 1
Jessie 1
Louise 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Debeer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alfred 1
Anthony 1
Arnold 1
Ernest 1
Henri 1
Jos. 1
Robert 1
Stanley 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Debeer households.

FAQ

Debeer surname: questions and answers

How common was the Debeer surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Debeer surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Debeer surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 237 in 2016. That gives Debeer a modern rank of #17,418.

What does the Debeer surname mean?

A Dutch surname derived from "de bere" meaning "the bear" or from a place name.

What does the Debeer map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Debeer bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.