DeWeerd

Topographic

Meaning

From the defended place or fortified area.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch 'de' (of/from) and 'weerd' (defended, protected, or a fortified place). The surname likely originated as a topographic reference to a fortified settlement or defended territory.

About the DeWeerd Surname

A Dutch topographic surname derived from a fortified or defended location. The name reflects the medieval Dutch landscape with its many fortified settlements and defensive structures.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in the Netherlands and among Dutch immigrant communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

Marian de Weerd (Dutch psychologist)

People with the DeWeerd Surname

H.A. DeWeerd