About Durkin
The surname Durkin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dorcháin, meaning "descendant of Dorchán." The name Dorchán itself is derived from the Gaelic word "dorcha," which means "dark" or "black." The surname Durkin is primarily found in County Mayo in Ireland and is associated with the ancient Gaelic kingdom of Ui Fiachrach.
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The surname Durkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Durkin 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 Durkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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