origin of surname Durkan
Could anyone explain ne the origin of surname DURKAN, please?
Thank you in advance.
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Thank you in advance.
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It's a variation of Durcan, Durkin ...found mainly in counties Mayo-Sligo in Ireland. In Irish, it would be Ó Duarcáin from duarcán, a gloomy person. The family was a branch of the O’Haras in Sligo. The Irish form Mac Dhuarcáin produces MacGurgan in county Armagh, etc.