Valley or church official
Deane is a surname-derived name with two primary roots. It stems from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley, or refers to the occupational title of a dean, an ecclesiastical official in the church.
Less common today
Deane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,493 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional golfer and former PGA Tour commissioner
Prominent mathematician known for his work on transformation groups
American artist and academic known for his portraiture
