Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Turkish Pronounced Pron. /de.ˈmiɾ/ [key·simplify] Note In Turkish this name is written with a dotted İ. It appears as DEMİR in uppercase and demir in lowercase. Meaning & History Means "iron" in Turkish, originally referring to an ironworker. Related NamesDetails RoottemürVariantDemirci Categories craftsmanship, metals