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Origin of erwin Total Records: 1  Origin of erwin, Meaning of erwin Origin: Anglicized from an old gaelic name meaning 'dark haired man' or swarthy. Variations came from whoever was recording data. People were illiterate and spelled kirwin in different ways Surnames: Kerwin, Kirwan, Kirwen, Kirwin, O'kirwin Submitted by: RACHEL PIPPIN 11/22/2008 6:02 PM Page 1 of 1

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