DURAND
Also recorded as Du Rand
Durand
The surname Durand is of Old French origin, derived from the given name Durand. This name is of Germanic origin, deriving from the personal name Durand, which means 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. The surname Durand dates back to the medieval period in England, introduced by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Durand family name has ancient roots in England and has spread to various regions of the British Isles over the centuries. Different branches of the Durand family have been recorded in parish records, census data, and heraldic documents. The name has undergone various spelling variations, including Durante, Durante, and Durant.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Durand have made notable contributions in various fields, including arts, sciences, and politics. The name Durand remains a prominent surname in contemporary Britain, with descendants of the original bearers of the name residing in different parts of the country.
The Durand surname carries with it a sense of endurance and steadfastness, reflecting the characteristics associated with its Germanic etymology. It continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, embodying the heritage and legacy of the individuals who bear the name.
There are approximately 663 people named Durand in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Durand.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: France
Language of origin: French
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- Gilles
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Scott
- Yohan
Female
- Barbara
- Jean
- Joelle
- Josie
- Linda
- Maria
- Marianne
- Marie
- Marion
- Mireille
- Patricia
- Sophie
- Stephanie
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
- Durrant
- Durant
- Durran
- Deran
- Darrand
- Duran
- Durana
- Durando
- Daurant
- Dorand
- Durandean
- Durander
- Durandt
- Durane
- Durann
- Durans
- Durante
- Duranti
- Durband
- Dureant
- Durent
- Durland
- Durrand
- Durrands
- Durrent
- Daran
- Darant
- Darrant
- Derrant
- Diran
- Doran
- Dorant
- Douran
- Dourandish
- Dura
- Durance
- Durani
- Durano
- Durantes
- Duranty
- Durrance
- Durrans
- Durrants
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.