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The origins of the Durman surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name originated with an early member 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.
The surname Durman 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durman research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1185, 1196, 1273 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Durman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Durman has been recorded under many different variations, including Dearman, Deerman, Dereman, Derman, Durman and others.
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