Bulls island or settlement on a hill
Derived from the Old English 'dun' (hill) and the Old Norse 'holmr' (island), it is most famously associated with the historic city in Northeast England. The name evolved from Dunholm to Durham over centuries. As a given name, it functions as a sophisticated locational surname-name.
Less common today
Durham isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,948 in 2009.
American diplomat who served as an advisor to the Korean government
Vampire mutant bounty hunter · 2000 AD comics
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
