Durcan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Durcan surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Duarcáin. Early Origins of the Durcan familyThe surname Durcan 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 Durcan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durcan research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Durcan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Durcan Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Durcan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Durcan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Durcan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Durcan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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