Durden

Durden Meaning & Origin

About Durden
The surname Durden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Deorwine," which means "dear friend." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Durand, Durante, and Durden. The surname Durden typically signifies someone who was known for being a dear or beloved friend, emphasizing their friendly and amiable nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Durden: 7,007
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5014
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.38

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

Pronunciation

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TRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərdən/
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('TRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durden in Braille

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

The name Durden in braille

How to sign the name Durden using Sign Language

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

The name Durden in sign language

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