Durredint History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Durredint is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the village of Dearden in the county of Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Durredint family

The surname Durredint was first found in Lancashire at Dearden, near Edenfield, Bury 1 where the name derives from the Old English word "deor" meaning "deer," and "denu", which meant "valley," collectively meaning "the valley of the deer."

Early History of the Durredint family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durredint research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1130 and 1281 are included under the topic Early Durredint History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Durredint 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. Durredint has been spelled many different ways, including Dearden, Deardens, Durden, Dureden, Deardon and many more.

Early Notables of the Durredint family

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Migration of the Durredint 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 Durredints to arrive in North America: Richard Dearden who settled in Virginia in 1717; Harrison, John, William Deardon, settled in Philadelphia between 1860 and 1870.

The Durredint Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Dum Spiro Spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope.

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)