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Austen Deans (1915–2011), New Zealand painter and war artist; grandfather of Julia Deans •
Bob Deans (1884–1908), New Zealand rugby union player; grandson of John and Jane Deans •
Bruce Deans (1960–2019), New Zealand rugby union player; brother of Robbie Deans •
Colin Deans (born 1955), Scottish rugby union player •
Craig Deans (born 1974), Australian football (soccer) player •
Diane Deans (1958–2024), Canadian politician •
Dixie Deans (1946–2025), Scottish football player (Celtic) •
Ian Deans (1937–2016), Canadian politician •
Jane Deans (1823–1911), New Zealand pioneer and community leader; wife of John Deans •
John Deans (1820–1854), New Zealand pioneer, husband of Jane Deans and brother of William Deans •
Julia Deans (born 1974), New Zealand singer-songwriter; granddaughter of Austen Deans •
Kathryn Deans, Australian author •
Louise Deans, New Zealand Anglican priest •
Mickey Deans (1934–2003), fifth and last husband of Judy Garland •
Ray Deans (born 1966), Scottish football player •
Robbie Deans (born 1959), New Zealand rugby coach and former player; brother of Bruce Deans •
Tommy Deans (1922–2000), Scottish football (soccer) player •
William Deans (1817–1851), New Zealand pioneer; brother of John Deans ==Places==