Doerr

Doerr is a German-language surname that appears in North America and Europe, reflecting immigration from German-speaking regions. It is borne by a number of individuals who have achieved recognition in various fields.

Notable people with the surname include Anthony Doerr (born 1973), an American author whose novel All the Light We Cannot See won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2015. Another prominent bearer is John Doerr (born 1951), an American venture capitalist and partner at Kleiner Perkins, known for supporting early-stage investments in technology companies and for his role in shaping several 21st-century tech successes. The name is most commonly encountered in the United States and in countries with historical ties to German immigration. While Doerr is primarily associated with these and other contemporary figures, it may also appear in smaller communities and historical records in Europe.