Dean 1

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdiːn/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from Middle English dene meaning "valley".

Related Names

Rootdenu
VariantDane
Given Name DescendantsDean, Deana, Deanna, Deanne, Deeann, Deena, Dena, Dina, Dene(English)
Same SpellingDean 2

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Entry updated January 22, 2019