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Type Surname (from occupation)
Other Forms FormsDorward, Dorrat, Durrad, Darwood, Doorwood, Dorwart

Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "doorkeeper, porter", derived from Old English duru "door" and weard "guard, guardian". In Medieval Scotland, this was a hereditary title for the warden of the king’s door.
Added 2/8/2004 by Danielle Durward
Edited 1/2/2025 by jocatchi and babycrookston