Durwood Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Durwood

"Durwood or Derwood may refer to:Bob Andrews (guitarist), aka Derwood, British musician Durwood Keeton, American football player Durwood Merrill (1938-2003), Major League Baseball umpire Durwood Roquemore, former professional football player Derwood Williams (1889–1973), American politician, Missouri senator Gene Derwood (1909–1954), American poet and painter Derwood, Maryland, an unincorporated area Durwood, Oklahoma, unincorporated community Durwood Theatres, former name of AMC Theatres, founded by Edward Durwood Durwood, the name used by Endora for her son-in-law Darrin Stephens in the TV show Bewitched"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1943 👥 2,688 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Durwood or Derwood may refer to:Bob Andrews (guitarist), aka Derwood, British musician Durwood Keeton, American football player Durwood Merrill (1938-2003), Major League Baseball umpire Durwood Roquemore, former professional football player Derwood Williams (1889–1973), American politician, Missouri senator Gene Derwood (1909–1954), American poet and painter Derwood, Maryland, an unincorporated area Durwood, Oklahoma, unincorporated community Durwood Theatres, former name of AMC Theatres, founded by Edward Durwood Durwood, the name used by Endora for her son-in-law Darrin Stephens in the TV show Bewitched
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
2,688
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Durwood Mean?

Durwood or Derwood may refer to:Bob Andrews (guitarist), aka Derwood, British musician Durwood Keeton, American football player Durwood Merrill (1938-2003), Major League Baseball umpire Durwood Roquemore, former professional football player Derwood Williams (1889–1973), American politician, Missouri senator Gene Derwood (1909–1954), American poet and painter Derwood, Maryland, an unincorporated area Durwood, Oklahoma, unincorporated community Durwood Theatres, former name of AMC Theatres, founded by Edward Durwood Durwood, the name used by Endora for her son-in-law Darrin Stephens in the TV show Bewitched

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Durwood or Derwood may refer to:Bob Andrews (guitarist), aka Derwood, British musician Durwood Keeton, American football player Durwood Merrill (1938-2003), Major League Baseball umpire Durwood Roquemore, former professional football player Derwood Williams (1889–1973), American politician, Missouri senator Gene Derwood (1909–1954), American poet and painter Derwood, Maryland, an unincorporated area Durwood, Oklahoma, unincorporated community Durwood Theatres, former name of AMC Theatres, founded by Edward Durwood Durwood, the name used by Endora for her son-in-law Darrin Stephens in the TV show Bewitched

Root Element
Durwood
Core Meaning
"Durwood or Derwood may refer to:Bob Andrews (guitarist), aka Derwood, British musician Durwood Keeton, American football player Durwood Merrill (1938-2003), Major League Baseball umpire Durwood Roquemore, former professional football player Derwood Williams (1889–1973), American politician, Missouri senator Gene Derwood (1909–1954), American poet and painter Derwood, Maryland, an unincorporated area Durwood, Oklahoma, unincorporated community Durwood Theatres, former name of AMC Theatres, founded by Edward Durwood Durwood, the name used by Endora for her son-in-law Darrin Stephens in the TV show Bewitched"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Durwood

D 4
U 3
R 9
W 5
O 6
O 6
D 4
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
22
Personality
Master Builder

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Durwood in Numbers

2,688 US bearers
1943 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Durwood" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Durwood or Derwood may refer to:Bob Andrews (guitarist), aka Derwood, British musician Durwood Keeton, American football player Durwood Merrill (1938-2003), Major League Baseball umpire Durwood Roquemore, former professional football player Derwood Williams (1889–1973), American politician, Missouri senator Gene Derwood (1909–1954), American poet and painter Derwood, Maryland, an unincorporated area Durwood, Oklahoma, unincorporated community Durwood Theatres, former name of AMC Theatres, founded by Edward Durwood Durwood, the name used by Endora for her son-in-law Darrin Stephens in the TV show Bewitched".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~2,688 people named Durwood in the US. Peaked in 1943 with 72 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Durwood?

The Life Path number for Durwood is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 22.

Is Durwood a boy or girl name?

Durwood is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Durwood in the US?

Approximately 2,688 people in the United States are named Durwood. The name peaked in 1943 with 72 recorded uses.

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