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Derring Family History & Genealogy

113 biographies and 1 photos with the Derring last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Derring family members.

Derring Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

The Derring nam originated in the 1950’s in the Pacific Northwest. The most notable of the clan is David Derring who is a published author and exceptional public speaker. David grew up as a middle child and like many middle children became a well known individual in the region and then went on to notoriety as spokesperson for many well known companies. His passion for public speaking and love of his fellow man enabled him to make his passion his profession. Best known for his wit and candor, David became a local favorite among the rich and famous and with his spellbinding presentations at gatherings and professional conferences soon became the must have host at events and conventions everywhere.

History

The name “Derring is a derivative of “Daring” but not meant to be as obvious.

Name Origin

Derring ( A person of above average intelligence and willing to challenge the status quo.)

Spellings & Pronunciations

Daring

Nationality & Ethnicity

Derring is an all American name meant to reflect the willingness and tenacity of the rugged and bold American people.

Famous People named Derring

David Eric Derring: American author and speaker. Best known for his wit and tenacity, David is known as a leader of men and teacher of “ The way the world works.” The main emphasis of his works reflect the “Kindness Counts” attitude and the belief that all people are equally entitled to respect as long as they respond in kind.

Early Derrings

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

David Derring of Virginia was born on May 15, 1876, and died at age 87 years old in April 1964.
Eva Derring of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia was born on March 9, 1879, and died at age 90 years old in January 1970.
Maude L Derring of Hawthorne, Mineral County, NV was born on April 30, 1881, and died at age 84 years old on March 15, 1966.
Ida Derring of Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia was born on May 19, 1886, and died at age 94 years old in February 1981.
Helen Derring of Passaic, Passaic County, NJ was born on July 7, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in March 1977.
Frank Derring of Staten Island, Richmond County, NY was born on January 5, 1886, and died at age 80 years old in January 1966.
Mattie J Derring of Columbus, Muscogee County, GA was born on July 1, 1890, and died at age 76 years old on March 15, 1967.
Annie Derring of Mississippi was born on March 11, 1890, and died at age 73 years old in July 1963.
Katherine Derring of Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia was born on January 18, 1891, and died at age 92 years old in December 1983.
Lulu Derring of Pequannock, Morris County, NJ was born on June 3, 1893, and died at age 85 years old in September 1978.
Taylor Derring of Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky was born on September 14, 1894, and died at age 77 years old in March 1972.
Philip Derring of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia was born on October 12, 1894, and died at age 70 years old in November 1964.

Derring Family Members

Abrom Derring (Jan 14, 1926 - Jul 25, 2005) Albert Derring Alice Derring (Mar 22, 1910 - Aug 1977) Alphonso Derring (Dec 10, 1961 - Jun 11, 2010) Anne Derring (Nov 19, 1919 - Nov 15, 1989) Annie Derring Bertosha Derring (Aug 26, 1975 - Oct 16, 2009) Beverly Derring (Born c. 1962) Bill Derring Calvin Derring (Dec 3, 1950 - Nov 21, 1989) Christopher Derring (Born c. 1981) Clara Derring (Sep 16, 1897 - Jan 1981) Claribel Derring (Born c. 1909) Conrad Derring (Jul 3, 1896 - Sep 1981) Cynthia Derring (May 4, 1960 - Jul 30, 2008) Darryl Derring (Sep 1, 1934 - May 6, 2004) David Derring Destiny Derring (Jul 16, 1986 - Nov 16, 2010) Dorothy Derring (Aug 6, 1903 - Oct 1985) Douglas Derring (Aug 26, 1939 - Sep 4, 2000) Edd Derring (Jul 8, 1900 - Nov 1974) Edna Derring (Sep 30, 1898 - Feb 1986) Elizabeth Derring (Feb 26, 1902 - Dec 10, 1994) Elmer Derring (Born c. 1896) Elwyn Derring (Nov 19, 1929 - Feb 20, 2011) Emma Derring (Jan 21, 1920 - Feb 22, 2005) Ernest Derring (Feb 22, 1908 - Apr 1992) Esther Derring (Jan 30, 1908 - Jan 17, 1997) Eula Derring (Jun 17, 1902 - Aug 1976) Eva Derring Frances Derring (Sep 6, 1915 - Apr 29, 1989) Francis Derring (May 8, 1902 - Feb 1968) Frank Derring George Derring (Jun 24, 1915 - Jun 1982) Harold Derring (Jul 5, 1936 - Apr 14, 2003) Harry Derring Helen Derring Herman Derring (Sep 23, 1909 - Mar 4, 1994) Howard Derring (Aug 19, 1894 - Mar 1965) Hugh Derring (Oct 10, 1904 - Oct 1965) Ida Derring (May 19, 1886 - Feb 1981) Ivy Derring (Jun 13, 1898 - Aug 15, 1968) James Derring (Nov 12, 1899 - Apr 1984) Janet Derring (Apr 1, 1939 - Jan 20, 2006) Jean Derring (Aug 21, 1932 - Jul 26, 2009) John Derring
Joseph Derring (Nov 23, 1916 - May 27, 2008) Katherine Derring Lettie Derring (Jul 13, 1917 - Apr 1981) Lillian Derring (Jul 9, 1899 - Jul 3, 1996) Louise Derring (Sep 30, 1913 - Aug 16, 1994) Lucy Derring (Aug 20, 1909 - Sep 1984) Lulu Derring (Jun 3, 1893 - Sep 1978) Mae Derring (Mar 28, 1931 - Mar 27, 1998) Marian Derring (Oct 4, 1912 - Apr 1996) Marie Derring (Apr 10, 1913 - Jun 1985) Mary Derring (Jul 10, 1907 - Feb 1984) Matthew Derring (Jun 3, 1936 - Jan 6, 2010) Mattie Derring (Jul 1, 1890 - Mar 15, 1967) Maude Derring (Apr 30, 1881 - Mar 15, 1966) Merrill Derring (Jul 14, 1905 - Jun 12, 1996) Millson Derring (Feb 12, 1909 - Jan 19, 1996) Minnie Derring (Jan 23, 1901 - Feb 1986) Namon Derring (Apr 12, 1920 - Nov 1981) Nellie Derring (Apr 4, 1913 - Apr 1987) Nicholas Derring (Sep 2, 1984 - Apr 5, 2002) Olive Derring (Apr 8, 1913 - Nov 26, 2001) Patricia Derring (Sep 15, 1933 - Apr 1985) Paul Derring (Feb 25, 1894 - Jun 1973) Pearl Derring (Jul 11, 1922 - Jun 8, 2008) Peter Derring (Jul 29, 1985 - Mar 21, 2004) Petra Derring (May 20, 1903 - Aug 7, 1995) Philip Derring (Oct 12, 1894 - Nov 1964) Rachael Derring (Born c. 1985) Rachel Derring (Nov 9, 1926 - May 15, 2001) Randy Derring (Feb 27, 1958 - Jan 16, 2010) Raymond Derring Richard Derring (Sep 7, 1902 - Mar 10, 1993) Robert Derring Ronald Derring (Sep 15, 1962 - Dec 10, 2002) Roy Derring (Born c. 1954) Ruth Derring (Oct 31, 1898 - Sep 1981) Sammie Derring (May 25, 1914 - Apr 1977) Selma Derring (Apr 13, 1907 - Mar 12, 1993) Shirley Derring (Mar 19, 1937 - Jul 27, 2000) Stephen Derring (Aug 25, 1908 - Jun 8, 1995) Sue Derring Taylor Derring (Sep 14, 1894 - Mar 1972) Vernon Derring (Oct 7, 1924 - Apr 12, 1998) Vivian Derring (Aug 24, 1957 - Feb 12, 2007) William Derring Willie Derring (Jan 12, 1931 - Jan 1976)
Surnames: Derric - Dersavage

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Derring Family Tree

Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Derring.

Most Common First Names

Updated Derring Biographies

Destiny Nicole Derring
Destiny Nicole Derring of New Jersey was born on July 16, 1986, and died at age 24 years old on November 16, 2010.
Vernon I Derring of Akron, Fulton County, IN was born on October 7, 1924, and died at age 73 years old on April 12, 1998.
George H Jr Derring of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia was born on June 24, 1915, and died at age 67 years old in June 1982.
Albert Francis Derring Jr of Buena Park, Orange County, CA was born on August 23, 1932, and died at age 74 years old on July 14, 2007. Albert Derring was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 58B Site 1630 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.
Petra Amanda Derring of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on May 20, 1903, and died at age 92 years old on August 7, 1995. Petra Derring was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section F Site 4703 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
Claribel Derring of TX was born circa 1909. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Claribel (Remschel) Derring.
Elmer C Derring of Travis County, TX was born circa 1896. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elmer C. Derring.
Roy Derring of Tarrant County, TX was born circa 1954. Roy Derring was married to Beverly J. (Hobbs) Derring on March 21, 1980 in Tarrant County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Roy Derring.
Beverly J Derring of TX was born circa 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beverly J. (Hobbs) Derring.
Rachael D Derring of TX was born circa 1985. Rachael Derring was married to Christopher W. Derring on June 5, 2010 in Tarrant County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachael D. (Weber) Derring.
Christopher W Derring of Tarrant County, TX was born circa 1981. Christopher Derring was married to Rachael D. (Weber) Derring on June 5, 2010 in Tarrant County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christopher W. Derring.
John Derring died in January 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Derring.
Bill Derring was born on August 10, 1909, and died at age 76 years old on January 14, 1986. Bill Derring was buried at Houston National Cemetery Section J Site 125 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bill Derring.
John Michael Derring was born on January 12, 1961, and died at age 22 years old on November 25, 1983. John Derring was buried at Quantico National Cemetery Section 1 Site 8402 18424 Joplin Road (route 619), in Triangle, Va. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Michael Derring.
William Derring was born on September 12, 1921, and died at age 78 years old on November 19, 1999. William Derring was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 402 Site 741 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell, Fl. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Derring.
Albert Derring of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on September 11, 1949, and died at age 55 years old on October 22, 2004.
James Derring of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, Virginia was born on November 12, 1899, and died at age 84 years old in April 1984.
John Derring was born on March 23, 1918, and died at age 51 years old in April 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Derring.
Lillian G Derring of Seymour, Webster County, MO was born on July 9, 1899, and died at age 96 years old on July 3, 1996.
Conrad Derring of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon was born on July 3, 1896, and died at age 85 years old in September 1981.

Popular Derring Biographies

Destiny Nicole Derring
Destiny Nicole Derring of New Jersey was born on July 16, 1986, and died at age 24 years old on November 16, 2010.
Millson W Derring of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, VA was born on February 12, 1909, and died at age 86 years old on January 19, 1996.
Jean O Derring of Jasper, Pickens County, GA was born on August 21, 1932, and died at age 76 years old on July 26, 2009.
Eula Derring of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas was born on June 17, 1902, and died at age 74 years old in August 1976.
Mae W Derring of Flint, Genesee County, MI was born on March 28, 1931, and died at age 66 years old on March 27, 1998.
Frank Derring of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on September 25, 1900, and died at age 69 years old in August 1970.
William Derring of Newington, Hartford County, CT was born on May 21, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on December 16, 1999.
Janet E Derring of Watertown, Jefferson County, NY was born on April 1, 1939, and died at age 66 years old on January 20, 2006.
Vernon I Derring of Akron, Fulton County, IN was born on October 7, 1924, and died at age 73 years old on April 12, 1998.
Albert Derring of Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio was born on July 5, 1905, and died at age 68 years old in June 1974.
Edd Derring of Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky was born on July 8, 1900, and died at age 74 years old in November 1974.
Helen R Derring of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, VA was born on July 29, 1913, and died at age 91 years old on November 28, 2004.
Lucy Derring of Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia was born on August 20, 1909, and died at age 75 years old in September 1984.
David Derring of Virginia was born on May 15, 1876, and died at age 87 years old in April 1964.
Emma Derring of Union City, Fulton County, GA was born on January 21, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on February 22, 2005.
Howard Derring of Virginia was born on August 19, 1894, and died at age 70 years old in March 1965.
Randy Derring of Georgia was born on February 27, 1958, and died at age 51 years old on January 16, 2010.
Katherine Derring of Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia was born on January 18, 1891, and died at age 92 years old in December 1983.
Robert Derring of Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri was born on June 7, 1906, and died at age 61 years old in January 1968.
Beverly J Derring of TX was born circa 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beverly J. (Hobbs) Derring.

Derring Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Derring family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 106 people with the last name Derring that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Derrings

These are the longest-lived members of the Derring family on AncientFaces.

Lillian G Derring of Seymour, Webster County, MO was born on July 9, 1899, and died at age 96 years old on July 3, 1996.
96 years
Ida Derring of Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia was born on May 19, 1886, and died at age 94 years old in February 1981.
94 years
Sue S Derring of Hampton, Hampton City County, VA was born on August 28, 1907, and died at age 94 years old on January 5, 2002.
94 years
Katherine Derring of Fairfax, Fairfax City County, Virginia was born on January 18, 1891, and died at age 92 years old in December 1983.
92 years
Petra Amanda Derring of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on May 20, 1903, and died at age 92 years old on August 7, 1995. Petra Derring was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section F Site 4703 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
92 years
Joseph A Derring of Winter Park, Orange County, FL was born on November 23, 1916, and died at age 91 years old on May 27, 2008.
91 years
Elizabeth M Derring was born on February 26, 1902, and died at age 92 years old on December 10, 1994. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth M Derring.
92 years
Helen R Derring of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, VA was born on July 29, 1913, and died at age 91 years old on November 28, 2004.
91 years
Richard V Derring of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, VA was born on September 7, 1902, and died at age 90 years old on March 10, 1993.
90 years
Eva Derring of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia was born on March 9, 1879, and died at age 90 years old in January 1970.
90 years
Merrill M Derring of Newport News, Newport News City County, VA was born on July 14, 1905, and died at age 90 years old on June 12, 1996.
90 years
Helen Derring of Passaic, Passaic County, NJ was born on July 7, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in March 1977.
90 years
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