Meanings
plural Darrells · alternative Dearle · alternative Durell · alternative Darryl · alternative Daryl
- A surname from Old French.
- A male given name transferred from the surname in the 19th century.
Maps for new House of Representatives districts would be created — splitting up red cities that support Republicans Ken Calvert of Corona and Darrell Issa of San Diego County, according to new maps drawn by Democrats.
2025 October 2, Madison Hart, “Temecula City Council declares opposition to Prop. 50”, in The Press-Enterprise
Origin
Derived from d'Airel, name of a Norman family that came from a place called Airelle in Calvados.
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