Rockefeller

English

Etymology 1

From the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German place name Rockenfeld.

Proper noun

Rockefeller

1. An American surname from German
2. American capitalist. Founder, leader, and owner of Standard Oil Company.

Derived terms

• Rockefellerian

Etymology 2

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

Noun

Rockefeller (plural Rockefellers)

1. A very rich person.
   • 1970, Donald Kaul, How to Light a Water Heater and Other War Stories, page 127:

     "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to have an air conditioner," she said.

   • 1998, Kirk Jones, Waking Ned, Tomboy films

     Annie: You're acting like you won the lotto yourself.

     Jackie: Aye, aye, Rockefeller, that's me.