About Degooyer
The surname Degooyer is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "de goyer," meaning "the goyer." The term "goyer" refers to a person who was responsible for maintaining and operating a goy, which was a type of watermill used for grinding grain. Therefore, the surname Degooyer likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a miller or had some association with a watermill.
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The surname Degooyer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Degooyer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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