Find out how popular the first name Durwood has been for the last 24 years (from 1974 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Durwood by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Durwood is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Durwood.

The history of the first name Durwood

The name Durwood has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is a compound name, formed by combining the words "deor" meaning "deer" and "wudu" meaning "wood". The name Durwood would have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area inhabited by deer.

During the Anglo-Saxon period in England, names often had descriptive meanings related to nature, occupations, or personal characteristics. Durwood belongs to this category of names that describe a person's surroundings or environment.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Durwood can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name is spelled "Derewyda", indicating its Old English origins.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Durwood was Durwood of Ely, a 12th-century monk and chronicler who lived in Ely, Cambridgeshire. His writings provide valuable insights into the daily life and customs of medieval England.

In the 14th century, Sir Durwood Beaumont was a notable knight and landowner in Leicestershire, England. He fought in the Hundred Years' War and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

During the 16th century, Durwood Croft was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Bristol, England. His business dealings and travels are documented in various maritime records and trade documents of the time.

In the 18th century, Durwood Jenkinson was a renowned explorer and cartographer who accompanied Captain James Cook on his voyages to the Pacific Ocean. His detailed maps and journals contributed significantly to the exploration and mapping of the region.

Another historical figure with the name Durwood was Durwood Fellowes, an English playwright and novelist who lived in the late 19th century. His works, including the novel "The Sovereign Hand", were popular during the Victorian era.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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