| ![Show Contents]() Derwin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland Etymology of DerwinWhat does the name Derwin mean? The surname is derived from the original Irish name Ó Dearbháin (from derarbh, certain.) 1 Early Origins of the Derwin familyThe surname Derwin was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where it was listed in a Tudor Fiant as O'Durvin. In a sixteenth century Fiant for the barony of Rathconrath in County Westmeath, the name is O Dirrevane. Early History of the Derwin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Derwin research. More information is included under the topic Early Derwin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Derwin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dervan, O'Dervan, Dervin, Dervine, Derwin and many more. Early Notables of the Derwin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Derwin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Derwin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Derwin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Velentine Derwin, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
Derwin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Annie Derwin, aged 24, who settled in America from Ballenacorghy, in 1902
- Mary Derwin, aged 18, who landed in America from Ballygar, Ireland, in 1904
- Peter Derwin, aged 19, who landed in America from Ballymahon, Ireland, in 1908
- Michael Derwin, aged 50, who immigrated to America from Longford, Ireland, in 1909
- James Derwin, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Arva, Ireland, in 1910
| Derwin migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Derwin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Ann Derwin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Davidsons" in 1843 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Derwin (post 1700) | + |
- Mark Derwin (b. 1960), American television and movie actor
- Derwin Alonzo James Jr. (b. 1996), American football safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League
- MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) DAVIDSONS 1843. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1843Davidsons.gif
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