BAILDON
Baildon
Baildon is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the village of Baildon in West Yorkshire, England. The village itself is thought to have derived its name from the Old English words "bail" meaning "slope" or "steep ascent", and "dun" meaning "hill".
The surname Baildon is believed to have originated from individuals who hailed from or lived in Baildon or its surrounding areas. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 16th century in Yorkshire. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Baildon have dispersed beyond Yorkshire and can now be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world.
As with many surnames deriving from place names, variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries, including Bayldon, Baldon, and Bailldon. Notable individuals bearing the surname Baildon include scholars, professionals, and individuals of various vocations.
The Baildon surname remains a part of British heritage, reflecting the historical significance of the village of Baildon and its surrounding regions in the development of English surnames and genealogy.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 68 people named Baildon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Baildon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Mark
Female