Meaning of Last Name

Dear is a surname, and may refer to: * Brian Dear (born 1943), English footballer * Cleveland Dear (1888-1950), American politician * Greg Dear (born 1963), Australian rules footballer * Jeremy Dear (21st century), British journalist * Jim Dear (1910-1981), British sportsperson * John Dear (21st century), Jesuit priest * Matthew Dear (born 1979), American music producer * Nick Dear (born 1955), British screenwriter * Noach Dear (21st century), American politician * Paul Dear (born 1966), Australian rules footballer * William Dear (born 1944), Canadian film director * William Dear (detective) (21st century), American private investigator