Durand

Durand Meaning & Origin

About Durand
The surname Durand is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "durant," meaning "enduring" or "steadfast." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their strength, resilience, or perseverance. The name Durand is fairly common in France and has spread to other countries through immigration.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Durand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Durand: 8,729
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,070
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.96

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Durand 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 Durand is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D06053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UH0 R AA1 N D
🌐 IPA
/dʊˈrΙ‘nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durand in Braille

Here's how to represent Durand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Durand in braille

How to sign the name Durand using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Durand using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Durand in sign language

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