TheNameDBVanLear
OtherMeaning
From the learning or teaching place.
Etymology
Dutch 'van' (from) combined with 'lear' or similar element, possibly related to learning or a specific location. The etymology is uncertain and may reflect occupational or topographic origins.
About the VanLear Surname
A Dutch surname of uncertain etymology, possibly indicating an occupational or topographic origin. The name reflects Dutch settlement patterns in colonial North America.
Distribution
Found in New York and other areas of Dutch colonial settlement in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented records