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Early Origins of the Dürer family

The surname Dürer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Duren 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 Dürer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dürer research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1427, 1502, 1648 and 1785 are included under the topic Early Dürer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dürer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Duren, Düren, Dürels, Durell, Dürer, Duret, Durenman, Durenhoff and many more.

Early Notables of the Dürer family

Prominent among members of the name Dürer in this period include

  • Albrecht Dürer the Elder, (c.1427-1502) was a goldsmith in Nuremberg and the father of the Northern Renaissance painter Albrecht Dürer


United States Dürer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dürer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jacob Durer, who settled in Illinois in 1840

Contemporary Notables of the name Dürer (post 1700) +

  • Albrecht Dürer, German painter and engraver who incorporated the classicism of the Italian Renaissance into northern European art


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