BARDEN
Barden
Barden is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Beornwine" with the addition of the suffix "-den," which means "valley." The name was likely originally given to people who lived in or near a valley belonging to a person named Beornwine.
The Barden surname is concentrated in the southern regions of England, particularly in the historic county of Yorkshire. Variations of the name include Bardan and Bardin. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century.
Notable individuals bearing the Barden surname include English composer Sir Julian Barden and British actor Jack Barden.
Over time, the Barden surname has spread beyond the borders of England, and can be found in other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Like many surnames of English origin, the meaning and prominence of the Barden name have evolved over centuries, contributing to its rich history and genealogy.
There are approximately 3,105 people named Barden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,900th most common surname in Britain. Around 48 in a million people in Britain are named Barden.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Bairden
- Baradon
- Bardan
- Barde
- Bardeau
- Bardens
- Bardes
- Bardhan
- Bardin
- Bardino
- Bardney
- Bardo
- Bardoe
- Bardon
- Bardons
- Bardun
- Baren
- Barlen
- Barnden
- Baroden
- Barten
- Barton
- Bauden
- Baudon
- Bauduin
- Bawden
- Bawdon
- Bearden
- Beardon
- Berden
- Berdon
- Beredon
- Bertin
- Birden
- Birdno
- Birdon
- Boarden
- Boardon
- Boorden
- Borden
- Bordon
- Bordun
- Boroden
- Borton
- Bourden
- Bourdon
- Bourton
- Bradden
- Braden
- Braeden
- Braiden
- Brattan
- Brayden
- Breden
- Breeden
- Breiden
- Briden
- Brieden
- Brittan
- Britten
- Brittin
- Bruton
- Brydon
- Burden
- Burdens
- Burdin
- Burdon
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.