Show ContentsDerwin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname is derived from the original Irish name Ó Dearbháin (from derarbh, certain.) 1

Early Origins of the Derwin family

The surname Derwin was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where it was listed in a Tudor Fiant as O'Durvin. In a sixteenth century Fiant for the barony of Rathconrath in County Westmeath, the name is O Dirrevane.

Early History of the Derwin family

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Derwin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dervan, O'Dervan, Dervin, Dervine, Derwin and many more.

Early Notables of the Derwin family

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United States Derwin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Derwin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Velentine Derwin, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
Derwin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Annie Derwin, aged 24, who settled in America from Ballenacorghy, in 1902
  • Mary Derwin, aged 18, who landed in America from Ballygar, Ireland, in 1904
  • Peter Derwin, aged 19, who landed in America from Ballymahon, Ireland, in 1908
  • Michael Derwin, aged 50, who immigrated to America from Longford, Ireland, in 1909
  • James Derwin, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Arva, Ireland, in 1910

Australia Derwin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Derwin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Ann Derwin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Davidsons" in 1843 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Derwin (post 1700) +

  • Mark Derwin (b. 1960), American television and movie actor
  • Derwin Alonzo James Jr. (b. 1996), American football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League


  1. MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
  2. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) DAVIDSONS 1843. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1843Davidsons.gif


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