Derval History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Derval family

The surname Derval was first found in Bavaria, where the name Derrah was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Derval family

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Derval Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Derrah, Derr, Derrschau, Derval, Deire, Deurrah, Teran, Terras, Terrah, Terra and many more.

Early Notables of the Derval family

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Migration of the Derval family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Teran, who arrived in New Orleans in 1822; Juan Terra, who settled in Baltimore in 1823; Anna Barb. Deur, who arrived in Baltimore in 1832; Kaspar Terra, who came to New York in 1839.

Contemporary Notables of the name Derval (post 1700) +

Derval Symes (b. 1964), Irish abstract artist
Derval O'Rourke (b. 1981), Irish gold, three-time silver and bronze medalist sprint hurdles athlete