Dear (surname)

Dear is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• 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

See also

• Deer (surname)
• Deere