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DURWARD

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There are approximately 519 people named Durward in the UK. That makes it the 10,278th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 8 are named Durward.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
Occupational Name

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The Durward surname in historical dictionaries


A porter or door—keeper—Door—ward.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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