Geer

Etymology

 * As an English surname, spelling variant of
 * As a surname, from
 * As a surname, from, from

Statistics

 * According to the 2010 United States Census, Geer is the 4074th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 8717 individuals. Geer is most common among White (88.24%) individuals.

Etymology

 * (De Ronde Venen) Attested as De Geer in 1839-1859. Derived from.
 * (Vijfheerenlanden) Attested as Geer (De) in 1874. Derived from . Named after a nearby levee, named in turn after a nearby watercourse.

Etymology
From, from , from.

Noun

 * 1)  spear
 * 2) tapered piece of fabric

Usage notes

 * The feminine gender appears to be becoming more dominant, though many speakers also still use the masculine gender.