Dermen Family History & Genealogy

Summary

This surname, "Dermen" has its roots in Great Britain, starting with the Anglo-Saxons. "Deor" meant wild animal or brave, and "mann" meant man. It is therefore translated to mean a "brave man" - probably an ancestor with whom the name began. Other sources believe that the surname originated in Ireland and meant that the family was descended from the Irish kings.

History

The Dermen family held a seat in Essex, England, when Duke William arrived in Hastings, England in the year 1066 CE.

Name Origin

Various schools of thought exist about the surname "Dermen". Some hold that it's an Anglo-Saxon name, originating in England and meaning "brave man." Others say that it is an Irish surname meaning "son of Diarmuid" and originating in Ireland, where the family descended from Irish kings.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Associated surnames may be Dearman, Deerman, Dereman, Derman, and Durman.

Nationality & Ethnicity

While probably originating in Great Britain, there are also indications that the surname "Dermen" comes from the Irish "Mac Diarmada" - meaning "son of Diarmuid" or "the god of arms". This branch of the family is believed to have been descendants of the Irish kings.

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Early Dermens

These are the earliest records we have of the Dermen family.