About Derrett
The surname Derrett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Derrick" or "Deryk," which itself is a variant of the name "Theodoric." The name "Theodoric" comes from the Germanic elements "theud," meaning "people," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "king." Therefore, the surname Derrett can be interpreted to mean "ruler of the people" or "king of the people."
The surname Derrett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Derrett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Derrett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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