Dorcan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Dorcan

What does the name Dorcan mean?

The Dorcan surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Duarcáin.

Early Origins of the Dorcan family

The surname Dorcan was first found in north Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn), where they held a family seat as Chiefs of their race. Irish history was greatly influenced by the Norman invasion of 1172, and thereafter, the surnames of Irish Gaelic clanns and septs and many of the Norman families became almost indistinguishable. This family name was found later in Sligo where seated and represented the first recorded reference to the name by Sineall, son of Cassan. They were descended through the MacNamara line from the O'Brien Kings of Ireland.

Early History of the Dorcan family

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Dorcan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Durkin, Durkan, Dorcan, McDurkin, McDorcan, McDurkan, Gurkin, McGurkin, O'Durkin, O'Durcan and many more.

Early Notables of the Dorcan family

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Dorcan migration to the United States +

Dorcan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Dorcan, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1854