The surname De boer is derived from the Middle High German word "bur," meaning 'a small dwelling or building'. The word came to mean 'neighbor' or 'fellow citizen.' Alternatively, the word "boer" could have been derived from the Dutch word for 'farmer.' The prefix "de" denotes 'of' or 'the' and was often used to confirm a clan-like relationship in the family.
The surname De boer was first found in the Netherlands.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: DeBeor, Debeer, De Beer, De Boer and others.
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