About Dier
The surname Dier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "diere," meaning "animal" or "beast." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with animals or had animal-like characteristics. The name may have been given to a herdsman, a hunter, or someone who exhibited strength or wildness. Over time, the surname Dier has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.
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The surname Dier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.