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Darwin name meaning
First Name
25k
in the U.S.
since 1880
25k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Darwin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Darwin
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
Indian (Sanskrit)
20%
African
7%
American
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from India says the name Darwin means "Jeswanthika's love" and is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin.
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Darwin is of English origin and means "My love".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Darwin is of African origin and means "The King of nature".
- A user from Ireland says the name Darwin means "Almighty".
- A user from Malaysia says the name Darwin is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "God".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Darwin means "Dear friend" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Provincial capital of the Northern Territory of Australia
- English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
Wiktionary
The surname may have two origins:
- from Old English Dēorwine (“a given name”), composed of dēore (“dear”) + wine (“friend”);
- habitational name from Darwen in Lancashire.
The city in Australia is named after Charles Darwin.
- A surname, especially referring to Charles Darwin (1809–1882), British naturalist and founder of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
- A municipality of Río Negro province, Argentina.
- The capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.
- A ghost town in Tasmania, Australia.
- A settlement on the peninsula of Lafonia, East Falkland island, Falkland Islands.
- An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States.
- A ghost town in Fresno County, California, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Darwin Township, Clark County, Illinois, United States.
- A tiny city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States.
- A small unincorporated community in Bedford Township, Meigs County, Ohio, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, United States.
- A ghost town in Webb County, Texas, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Dickenson County, Virginia, United States.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, deriving from the Old English name Dēorwine and revived through the surname.
Darwin was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Darwin
Notable Persons Named Darwin
Darwin
Darwin is a comics character.
Darwin Barney
Darwin Barney is a baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays. Darwin was born on November 8th, 1985 in Portland, Oregon.
Darwin Shaw
Darwin Shaw is a stage actor, television actor, and film actor. Darwin was born in Brampton, England.
Darwin Deason
Darwin Deason is a businessman.
Darwin Joston
His most notable accomplishments were from 1960 to 1986. Darwin was given the name Francis Darwin Solomon on December 9th, 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Darwin is also known as Darwin Jostin. He breathed his last breath on June 1st, 1998.
Choppa
Choppa is a hip hop music rapper, singer, songwriter, rapping, and singing. His most notable accomplishments were from 2000 to present. Choppa was given the name Darwin Turner on October 29th, 1980. Choppa is also known as Da Real Choppa.
- Darwin CerénSoccer Player
- Darwin Atapuma
- Darwin D MartinCorporate Secretary of the Larkin Company
- Darwin QuinteroSoccer Player
- Darwin K. Kyle
- Darwin CubillánBaseball Player
- Darwin Rush James
- Darwin Zahedy SalehMinister of Energy
- Darwin HindmanMayor of Columbia
- Darwin Pantoja
- Darwin ReinaActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Darwin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Darwin
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin was a in the fields of natural history and geology. Charles was given the name Charles Robert Darwin on February 12th, 1809 in The Mount, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He died on April 19th, 1882.
Darwin
Darwin is a comics character.
Erasmus Darwin
Erasmus was born on December 12th, 1731 in Elston Hall, Elston, Nottinghamshire. He died on April 18th, 1802.
John Darwin
John Darwin is a former teacher, prison officer, and teacher. John was born on August 14th, 1950.
Sir George Howard Darwin
Sir George Howard Darwin was a scientist in the fields of astronomy and mathematics. George was given the name George Howard Darwin on July 9th, 1845 in Down House, Downe, Kent, England. He breathed his last breath on December 7th, 1912.
Sir Francis Darwin
Sir Francis Darwin was a scientist in the field of botany. Francis was born on August 16th, 1848 in Down House. He passed away on September 19th, 1925.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Darwin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 78.24% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 10.38% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.26% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.95% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.06% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Darwin
People with the last name Darwin are most frequently White or African American