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Exploring the Origins of the Irish Surname Durkin

Durkin is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name "O'Duirgin", which means "descendant of Duirginn", a personal name that is derived from the word "dúirginn", meaning "fierce" or "strong". The name was originally found in County Cork and County Kerry, where it was prominent in the medieval period.

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