The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Dearmin come from its first bearer, who was a brave or bold man. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the word deor, which meant wild animal, or brave, or bold, and mann, for man. Thus, the name meant "wild man," or "brave man." Conflicting records show the name was a baptismal in origin as in the son of Dereman and evidence points to the Domesday Book where Dereman and Derman was found. In the scenario, the name was an expression of affection.
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Early Origins of the Dearmin family
The surname Dearmin was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Dearmin family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dearmin research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1185, 1196, 1273 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Dearmin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Dearmin Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Dearmin has been spelled many different ways, including Dearman, Deerman, Dereman, Derman, Durman and others.
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Early Notables of the Dearmin family
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Migration of the Dearmin family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Dearmins to arrive in North America: Charles Dearman who settled in Philadelphia in 1858; Henry and Joseph Dearmon settled in Willington Del. in 1789; James Dearmand settled in Barnstable Massachusetts in 1822..
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