Durst

Durst is a surname of German origin. The word in German means thirst, and the surname likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone associated with thirst or water.

The Durst Organization is a private real estate development and management company based in New York City. It is known for projects such as 4 Times Square and 8 Spruce Street, among others, and has long been associated with the Durst family.

Durst Phototechnik AG is an Austrian company that designs and manufactures imaging and printing equipment, including large-format printers and related products used in professional photography and display environments.

Robert Durst (1943–2022) was an American real estate heir who became the subject of a high-profile murder case; he was convicted in 2021 of the murder of Susan Berman and died in 2022 before sentencing. His case received extensive media coverage, including in the documentary The Jinx.

In English, durst is an archaic form of the verb dare, found in older texts and literature.