ABEN
Aben
Aben is a British surname believed to have originated from the Hebrew name "Avon," meaning "spring" or "river." The surname Aben has been traced back to Jewish communities in Spain and Portugal during the Middle Ages. It is likely that Sephardic Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition brought the name to Britain, where it was Anglicized to Aben.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Aben have contributed to various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The name has diversified geographically, with Aben families settling in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Today, the surname Aben continues to be found in genealogical records and modern populations, reflecting the historical migration patterns of Jewish communities across Europe.
There are approximately 25 people named Aben in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Aben.