Rockefeller

Meanings

Proper Noun

  • American capitalist. Founder, leader, and owner of Standard Oil Company.

Noun

  • A very rich person.

Origin

  • From the German place name Rockenfeld.
  • From John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist who founded Standard Oil, also recognized for his 20th century philanthropy.

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