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koydurmaz

Koydurmaz is a Turkish surname and, less commonly, a place name. In Turkish onomastic practice, it is typically treated as a compound derived from two elements: koy and durmaz. Koy means village or rural settlement, while durmaz comes from durmak (to stop) with the negative suffix -maz, meaning “does not stop” or “will not stop.” As a surname, koydurmaz may have originated as a toponymic or descriptive name, possibly indicating a family from a place associated with perseverance or a characteristic attributed to the family. The exact origin can vary between families, and Turkish surname formation often reflects geography, occupation, or distinctive nicknames.

The name is used among Turkish-speaking populations and in diaspora communities. It is not widely documented

in
major
reference
works
as
belonging
to
a
widely
known
historical
figure
or
institution.
Variants
or
related
surnames
may
include
durmaz
or
other
compound
forms
that
incorporate
koy
or
related
geographic
terms,
with
spelling
variations
arising
from
regional
usage
or
transliteration.
Overall,
koydurmaz
exists
as
a
relatively
uncommon
Turkish
surname
with
potential
toponymic
or
descriptive
roots.