About Degeyter
The surname Degeyter is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Geert, which is a shortened form of Gerard. The name Degeyter is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Geert or Gerard. The prefix "De" indicates "of" or "from," while "geyter" is a variant of "geer," meaning "spear." Therefore, the surname Degeyter can be interpreted to mean "of Geert" or "from the family of Geert, associated with the spear."
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The surname Degeyter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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