Durand Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Durand name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Durand coat of arms.
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Origin of the Durand name
Durand comes from the Latin Durandus, "enduring" or "steadfast", a given name popular in medieval France. It is one of the most common surnames in the country, found from the south to the north, and appears in related forms such as Durant and Durante in neighbouring Romance languages.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Durand name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Durand name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Durand name FAQ
What does the Durand name mean?
Enduring, steadfast. Common variants include Durant, Durante, Duranton.
Where does the Durand surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and the United States.
Is there a Durand coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Durand crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Durand coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).