TheNameDBAbear
OccupationalMeaning
One who kept or herded bears, or a nickname for a strong person.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'bera' (bear) with the prefix 'a-'. The term may have originally referred to a bear keeper or handler in medieval times.
About the Abear Surname
An occupational surname likely referring to someone who worked with bears, either as a keeper or in bear-baiting. The surname is extremely rare in modern times.
Distribution
Rare, primarily found in England.
Notable Bearers
Unknown