It stands for the word 'German'(in English).
nobility
Banko de Nationale de Paris
it means "son of" . EXAMPLE. SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN=SON OF _ ___CHAMPLAIN
De Luxe
defensive end
Germany.
Delaware
192 DE could stand for the ship number of a Destroyer Escort
How did independence in Suriname come about is an English equivalent of 'Hoe is de onafhankelijkheid in Suriname tot stand gekomen'.
Electricite De France
It stands for Electricite De France
Defensive End in Football.