Michelle Durfee

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Michelle Durfee — who is like God?
804K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Michelle Durfee is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Michelle is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning "Who is like God?" The surname Durfee: Durfee is the surname of the following: Brian Lee Durfee, American artist and author of The Forgetting Moon David Durfee, American politician Edmund Durfee (1788–1845), American settler I. P. Durfee (born 1838), American state senator James Randall Durfee (1897–1977), American judge Job Durfee (1790–1847), American politician and jurist from Rhode Island M. Eugene Durfee (1885–1941), American architect Minta Durfee (1889–1975), American silent film actress Nathan B. Michelle is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 804K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Michelle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Michelle

Meaning: who is like God?

Hebrew

French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning "Who is like God?"

Surname: Durfee

English

Durfee is the surname of the following: Brian Lee Durfee, American artist and author of The Forgetting Moon David Durfee, American politician Edmund Durfee (1788–1845), American settler I. P. Durfee (born 1838), American state senator James Randall Durfee (1897–1977), American judge Job Durfee (1790–1847), American politician and jurist from Rhode Island M. Eugene Durfee (1885–1941), American architect Minta Durfee (1889–1975), American silent film actress Nathan B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Michelle is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Michelle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Michelle Durfee

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Michelle Durfee:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Michelle?
The first name Michelle originates from Hebrew. French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning "Who is like God?"
When was Michelle most popular?
The name Michelle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Durfee?
The surname Durfee originates from English. Durfee is the surname of the following: Brian Lee Durfee, American artist and author of The Forgetting Moon David Durfee, American politician Edmund Durfee (1788–1845), American settler I. P. Durfee (born 1838), American state senator James Randall Durfee (1897–1977), American judge Job Durfee (1790–1847), American politician and jurist from Rhode Island M. Eugene Durfee (1885–1941), American architect Minta Durfee (1889–1975), American silent film actress Nathan B.
What are the origins of the name Michelle Durfee?
The name Michelle Durfee combines two different traditions: the first name Michelle has Hebrew roots, while the surname Durfee originates from English.
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