The Durán Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Durán, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Durán family crest.
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Origin of the Durán name
Durán comes from the medieval given name Durán, from Latin Durandus, "enduring, steadfast", from durare, "to last". The name was popular in Catalonia and southern France, where Durand is its counterpart. Durán is common across Spain and Latin America, especially Mexico and Chile.
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This overview covers the Durán name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Chile and Colombia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Durán name FAQ
What does the Durán name mean?
Enduring, steadfast. Common variants include Durand, Durante, Duram.
Where does the Durán surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Chile and Colombia.
Is there a Durán coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Durán crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Durán coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).