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UK surname

Durand

A French topographic surname referring to someone living near a fortified town or stronghold.

In the 1881 census there were 101 people recorded with the Durand surname, ranking it #19,636 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 440, ranked #10,992, up from #19,636 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Dover St James, Dover St Mary and Nottingham St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Manchester, Amber Valley and Rugby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Durand is 457 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 335.6%.

1881 census count

101

Ranked #19,636

Modern count

440

2016, ranked #10,992

Peak year

2011

457 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Durand had 101 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,636 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 440 in 2016, ranked #10,992.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 225 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Durand surname distribution map

The map shows where the Durand surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Durand surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Durand over time

The 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 47 #24,810
1861 historical 65 #25,618
1881 historical 101 #19,636
1891 historical 155 #17,920
1901 historical 189 #15,684
1911 historical 225 #13,874
1997 modern 325 #12,832
1998 modern 355 #12,418
1999 modern 347 #12,696
2000 modern 363 #12,237
2001 modern 362 #12,076
2002 modern 384 #11,794
2003 modern 370 #11,919
2004 modern 374 #11,843
2005 modern 387 #11,463
2006 modern 400 #11,257
2007 modern 416 #11,020
2008 modern 428 #10,869
2009 modern 427 #11,129
2010 modern 456 #10,784
2011 modern 457 #10,651
2012 modern 441 #10,828
2013 modern 437 #11,090
2014 modern 443 #11,038
2015 modern 442 #10,977
2016 modern 440 #10,992

Geography

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Where Durands are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Dover St James, Dover St Mary, Nottingham St Mary and St John Hackney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Manchester, Amber Valley, Rugby, Hillingdon and Tonbridge and Malling. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Dover St James, Dover St Mary Kent
4 Nottingham St Mary Nottinghamshire
5 St John Hackney London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Manchester 012 Manchester
2 Amber Valley 016 Amber Valley
3 Rugby 012 Rugby
4 Hillingdon 003 Hillingdon
5 Tonbridge and Malling 002 Tonbridge and Malling

Forenames

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First names often paired with Durand

These lists show first names that appear often with the Durand surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Durand

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Durand, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Durand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Durand household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Durand is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Durand is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Durand falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Durand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Durand, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Durand

The surname DURAND is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "duran" meaning "enduring" or "long-lasting." It is believed to have originated in the 11th century as a nickname for someone with a strong or resilient character.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Durant" and "Durand." This suggests that the name was already well-established in Normandy, France, by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 12th and 13th centuries, the name spread throughout France, particularly in the regions of Burgundy, Île-de-France, and Normandy. It was often associated with places like Durand-sur-Mer and Durand-Viel, reflecting the presence of families bearing the name in those areas.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DURAND name was William Durand (c. 1230-1296), a prominent canon lawyer and bishop of Mende in southern France. He is best known for his influential work, the "Speculum Judiciale," a treatise on canon law.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across Europe, including the tax rolls of the city of Douai in modern-day Belgium, where a certain Jean Durand is mentioned in 1368.

During the Renaissance period, the DURAND name gained further prominence with individuals such as Guillaume Durand (1530-1616), a French philosopher and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris.

Another notable figure was Gaspard Durand (1635-1688), a French painter and engraver renowned for his religious works and illustrations of the Bible.

In the 18th century, Jacques-Nicolas Durand (1760-1834) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais Bourbon, the seat of the French National Assembly.

The 19th century saw the birth of Carolus-Duran (1837-1917), a French painter and teacher who significantly influenced the Impressionist movement. His works were celebrated for their masterful use of color and light.

Throughout history, the DURAND name has been associated with various professions, from clergy and scholars to artists and architects, reflecting the enduring and versatile nature of this surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Durand families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Durand surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 26 Durands recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.20x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 26 2.20x
Channel Islands 20 57.19x
Nottinghamshire 15 9.43x
Berkshire 9 10.16x
Cheshire 7 2.69x
Westmorland 6 23.13x
Essex 5 2.15x
Lanarkshire 5 1.31x
Warwickshire 5 1.68x
Kent 4 0.99x
Surrey 4 0.70x
Lancashire 3 0.21x
Sussex 3 1.51x
Midlothian 2 1.26x
Devon 1 0.41x
Gloucestershire 1 0.43x
Lincolnshire 1 0.53x
Renfrewshire 1 1.09x
Somerset 1 0.53x
Staffordshire 1 0.25x
Stirlingshire 1 2.30x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 10 Durands recorded in 1881 and an index of 87.80x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 10 87.80x
St George Hanover Square 9 43.29x
Nottingham St Mary 8 19.44x
Sonning 8 816.33x
Birkenhead 7 33.70x
Nottingham St Nicholas 6 276.50x
Orton 6 769.23x
St Peter Port 6 92.74x
Barony 5 5.18x
Birmingham 4 4.03x
St Pancras London 4 4.21x
West Ham 4 7.78x
Hastings St Mary 3 60.61x
St Peter 3 297.03x
Stoke Newington London 3 32.64x
Edinburgh Trinity 2 392.16x
Everton 2 4.48x
Hackington St Stephen 2 769.23x
Hackney London 2 3.02x
Hampstead London 2 10.88x
Kensington London 2 3.05x
Battersea 1 2.30x
Chapel 1 714.29x
Cheltenham 1 5.60x
Croydon 1 3.13x
Grangemouth 1 2000.00x
Greenock Oldor West 1 400.00x
Hammersmith London 1 3.44x
Horncastle 1 51.28x
Hougham 1 41.84x
Leamington Priors 1 13.66x
Lee 1 17.09x
Old Windsor 1 97.09x
Rotherhithe 1 6.86x
Ruishton 1 526.32x
St Marylebone London 1 1.59x
St Owen 1 108.70x
St Sepulchre London 1 57.80x
Staunton 1 2500.00x
Stoke Damerel 1 5.82x
Walton On Thames 1 37.88x
West Bromwich 1 4.38x
West Derby 1 2.44x
Westminster St James 1 8.24x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Durand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 6
Annie 3
Caroline 3
Maria 3
Agnes 2
Eliza 2
Ethel 2
Florence 2
Julia 2
Kate 2
Louisa 2
Mabel 2
Sarah 2
Albertine 1
Alice 1
C.F. 1
Edith 1
Elizabeth 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Eugenie 1
Flora 1
Franceline 1
Georgiana 1
Grace 1
Helen 1
Helene 1
Honorine 1
Hortense 1
Ida 1
Jenny 1
Magdalen 1
Margaret 1
Marrie 1
Maud 1
May 1
Minia 1
Muriel 1
Pauline 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Durand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 4
Francis 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Charles 2
Edward 2
Peter 2
Philip 2
William 2
A. 1
Agustus 1
Alexis 1
Anatoli 1
Ange 1
Anthony 1
Emile 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
George 1
Havilland 1
Henri 1
Jacques 1
James 1
Jean 1
Lenord 1
Loepold 1
Louis 1
Marcel 1
Oscar 1
Patrick 1
Paul 1
Ralph 1
Randolphe 1
Reginald 1
Thomas 1
Victor 1
Walter 1
Willis 1

FAQ

Durand surname: questions and answers

How common was the Durand surname in 1881?

In 1881, 101 people were recorded with the Durand surname. That placed it at #19,636 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Durand surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 440 in 2016. That gives Durand a modern rank of #10,992.

What does the Durand surname mean?

A French topographic surname referring to someone living near a fortified town or stronghold.

What does the Durand map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Durand bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.