Rockefeller.
An American surname from German.
Meaning & usage
An American surname from German.
American capitalist. Founder, leader, and owner of Standard Oil Company.
Where this word comes from
From the German place name Rockenfeld.
A very rich person.
Where this word comes from
From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.
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