Duren

Duren Meaning & Origin

About Duren
The surname Duren is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dure," meaning "door." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a door or gate, or as a habitational name for someone who lived near a house with a prominent door. The name Duren may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a doorkeeper or gatekeeper.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duren: 4,013
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,254
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Duren based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UH1 R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdʊrən/
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('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duren in Braille

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

The name Duren in braille

How to sign the name Duren using Sign Language

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

The name Duren in sign language

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