Durward

Durward Meaning & Origin

About Durward
The surname Durward is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "duruuard," meaning "hardy guardian" or "steadfast keeper." It was originally a title given to the chief officer responsible for guarding the king's forest or hunting grounds. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and was adopted by individuals who held this position or were associated with the role. The name Durward signifies strength, reliability, and a sense of duty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Durward: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Durward 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
TRRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərwərd/
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('TRRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D663

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durward in Braille

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

The name Durward in braille

How to sign the name Durward using Sign Language

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

The name Durward in sign language

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