About Durance
The surname Durance is of French origin and is derived from the word "durance," which refers to a type of durable, heavy fabric. It is believed that the surname was originally given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of this fabric. Over time, the name Durance became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.
The surname Durance is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Durance based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Durance is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Durance in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Durance using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.