Durning

Durning Meaning & Origin

About Durning
The surname Durning is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Deorna," meaning "secret love" or "hidden love." It is believed to have been a nickname or a term of endearment given to someone who was known for their secretive or hidden affections. Over time, the name evolved into Durning and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Durning: 899
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Durning 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
TRNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D065052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərnɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durning in Braille

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

The name Durning in braille

How to sign the name Durning using Sign Language

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

The name Durning in sign language

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