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Durand

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage French, English
Pronounced Pron. DUY-RAHN(French)
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Meaning & History

From Old French durant meaning "enduring", ultimately from Latin durans. This was a nickname for a stubborn person.

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VariantsDurant(French) Durant(English)
Other Languages & CulturesDurante(Italian) Durán(Spanish)

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Entry updated November 20, 2020

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