Dorand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Dorand

What does the name Dorand mean?

Though shrouded by the mists of time, the chronicles of Scotland reveal the early records of the Norman surname Dorand which ranks as one of the oldest. The history of the name is interwoven within the colorful plaid of Scottish history and is an intrinsic part of the heritage of Scotland.

Early Origins of the Dorand family

The surname Dorand was first found in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Salop, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Dorand family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dorand research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1140, 1296, 1632 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Dorand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dorand Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Durand, Durant, Durande, Durrane and others.

Early Notables of the Dorand family

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Migration of the Dorand family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Durand who settled in Virginia in 1635; Thomas Durrant settled in Maryland in 1774; Thomas Durrant arrived with his wife and servants in Barbados in 1680..

Contemporary Notables of the name Dorand (post 1700) +

Mr. John Dorand, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1514 to 1515