Deere is an English family name. It is variant spelling of Dear. This name as two possible origins, the first is derived from the Middle English (1200-1500) personal name "Dere," from the Old English pre 7th century "Deora," meaning beloved and used as a byname. Also an Irish name derived from Dwyer.Alan Christopher Deere (1917-1995), New Zealand air force personnel Jack Deere, American pastor and theologian Jason Deere, American singer-songwriter Jim Deere, former American football player and coach John Deere (inventor) (1804-1866), American blacksmith and inventor
