DURBIN
Durbin
Durbin is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name derives from the Old English "deorwine," which means "beloved friend." The first recorded instance of the surname Durbin dates back to 1190 in the county of Yorkshire.
Historically, the Durbin family has been mainly concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire in England. Over time, branches of the Durbin family have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and around the world, particularly to the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Durbin family has been associated with various professions and occupations over the centuries, including agriculture, trade, and military service. Members of the Durbin family have also made significant contributions to fields such as literature, science, and politics.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Durbin include:
- Dick Durbin (b. 1944) - American politician and the senior United States Senator from Illinois.
- Deborah Durbin (b. 1963) - British author and journalist known for her works on fashion and beauty.
- Les Durbin (1913-1990) - British physicist and pioneer in the field of electron microscopy.
The Durbin surname has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, reflecting the enduring legacy of the family name.
There are approximately 1,255 people named Durbin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,185th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Durbin.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- Jeffrey
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Annemarie
- Catherine
- Claire
- Hilary
- Jane
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Melissa
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan