Durn

Durn Meaning & Origin

About Durn
The surname Durn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dùr" which means "hard" or "firm." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong-willed, stubborn, or resilient. The name Durn may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or had a physical attribute that was associated with hardness or toughness. Over time, the surname Durn has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Durn: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/dərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durn in Braille

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

The name Durn in braille

How to sign the name Durn using Sign Language

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

The name Durn in sign language

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