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Re: Surname Durand
It comes from a given name derived from a latin verb "durare", it
means "lasting". Durand is a french surname.
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Thanks, Sagani! The French part surprises me a bit; the people I knew/know weren't, as far as I know, French, but, still, I guess it's a wonderful explanation. Thanks!
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