UK surname
A Turkish surname derived from the Persian word "darmān" meaning cure or remedy, possibly referring to an ancestor's occupation as a healer or physician.
In the 1881 census there were 46 people recorded with the Derman surname, ranking it #27,188 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 37, ranked #35,582, down from #27,188 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bedminster, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Derman is 120 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 19.6%.
1881 census count
46
Ranked #27,188
Modern count
37
2016, ranked #35,582
Peak year
1861
120 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Derman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Derman surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 49 | #24,448 |
| 1861 | historical | 120 | #18,255 |
| 1881 | historical | 46 | #27,188 |
| 1891 | historical | 42 | #31,018 |
| 1901 | historical | 40 | #29,678 |
| 1911 | historical | 33 | #29,703 |
| 1997 | modern | 29 | #34,795 |
| 1998 | modern | 27 | #35,148 |
| 1999 | modern | 30 | #34,939 |
| 2000 | modern | 29 | #34,976 |
| 2001 | modern | 30 | #34,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 34 | #34,634 |
| 2003 | modern | 37 | #34,432 |
| 2004 | modern | 32 | #35,019 |
| 2005 | modern | 38 | #34,741 |
| 2006 | modern | 37 | #35,074 |
| 2007 | modern | 38 | #35,153 |
| 2008 | modern | 35 | #35,441 |
| 2009 | modern | 46 | #34,918 |
| 2010 | modern | 42 | #35,294 |
| 2011 | modern | 41 | #35,340 |
| 2012 | modern | 37 | #35,531 |
| 2013 | modern | 35 | #35,697 |
| 2014 | modern | 38 | #35,547 |
| 2015 | modern | 35 | #35,702 |
| 2016 | modern | 37 | #35,582 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bedminster, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, St Pancras, St James Clerkenwell and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedminster | Somerset |
| 2 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Derman surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Derman, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Derman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Derman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Derman is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Derman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Derman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname DERMAN is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle Dutch word "dereman," which meant "a person of distinction" or "a man of authority." This word itself is a combination of two Old Dutch words: "der," meaning "the," and "man," referring to a person of importance or influence.
One of the earliest known references to the name DERMAN can be found in the Dutch town of Leiden, where a record from 1583 mentions a certain Jan Derman, a local merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 16th century, and it may have been associated with individuals of some social standing or wealth.
The name DERMAN also appears in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the provinces of Holland and Zeeland. For instance, the baptismal records of the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam contain several entries for families with the surname DERMAN during the 1600s.
One notable individual with this surname was Willem Derman (1640-1708), a prominent Dutch painter known for his landscapes and maritime scenes. His works can be found in several museums across the Netherlands, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Another figure of note was Pieter Derman (1718-1782), a Dutch politician who served as the mayor of Rotterdam from 1758 to 1782. His tenure was marked by significant urban development and infrastructure projects in the city.
In the 19th century, the DERMAN surname gained recognition through the achievements of Johannes Derman (1825-1892), a renowned Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam, including the Concertgebouw and the Nieuwe Kerk.
As the Dutch established colonies and trading outposts around the world, the DERMAN surname also spread to other regions. For example, there are records of individuals with this surname in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) during the 18th and 19th centuries, likely as a result of Dutch colonial activity in the area.
While the DERMAN surname is still found predominantly in the Netherlands and among Dutch diaspora communities, it has also become more widely dispersed over time due to migration and intermarriage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Derman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 11 Dermans recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.03x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 11 | 5.03x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.56x |
| Somerset | 6 | 8.31x |
| Essex | 5 | 5.64x |
| Kent | 5 | 3.27x |
| Sussex | 5 | 6.61x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 11.06x |
| Berkshire | 2 | 5.94x |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 2.27x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bermondsey in Surrey leads with 5 Dermans recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey | 5 | 37.43x |
| Copford | 5 | 5000.00x |
| Orpington | 5 | 1063.83x |
| Bedminster | 4 | 58.91x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 10.22x |
| St Pancras London | 4 | 11.07x |
| Brighton | 3 | 19.66x |
| Battersea | 2 | 12.11x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 2 | 24.13x |
| Hungerford | 2 | 434.78x |
| West Monkton | 2 | 1250.00x |
| Wolverton | 2 | 357.14x |
| Chichester St Andrew | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 9.05x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.30x |
| Langley Marish | 1 | 303.03x |
| Preston | 1 | 75.76x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 22.62x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Derman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Derman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Derman households.
FAQ
In 1881, 46 people were recorded with the Derman surname. That placed it at #27,188 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 37 in 2016. That gives Derman a modern rank of #35,582.
A Turkish surname derived from the Persian word "darmān" meaning cure or remedy, possibly referring to an ancestor's occupation as a healer or physician.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Derman bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.