BIRDEN
Birden
The surname Birden has its origins in England, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. It is an Anglo-Saxon name deriving from the Old English word "brid," meaning young bird or fledgling. The name likely originally referred to someone who cared for or hunted birds.
The Birden family name is known to have been prominent in the North of England during the medieval period. They were landowners and farmers, with records indicating their presence in villages and towns across Yorkshire. Over the centuries, the family spread to other parts of England and beyond, particularly to North America during periods of migration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Birden have made contributions across various fields, including arts, sciences, politics, and sports. The name continues to be borne by families worldwide, with variations in spelling such as Burden or Burdon.
Research into genealogy and historical records can provide further insights into the specific origins and journeys of individual families carrying the surname Birden.
There are approximately 61 people named Birden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Birden.
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
- Daryl
- Steven
Female
- Ann
- Isobel
- Laura
Similar and related surnames
- Barden
- Bardon
- Bawden
- Bairden
- Bardens
- Bardun
- Bauden
- Bardons
- Briden
- Birde
- Baroden
- Bearden
- Beardon
- Berden
- Berdon
- Birdno
- Birdon
- Boarden
- Boardon
- Borden
- Bordon
- Bordun
- Boroden
- Bourden
- Bourdon
- Brieden
- Burden
- Burdens
- Burdon
- Bird
- Birdane
- Birdine
- Birdney
- Biren
- Birten
- Birtten
- Boorden
- Bradden
- Braden
- Braeden
- Braiden
- Brayden
- Breaden
- Breden
- Breeden
- Breiden
- Barton
- Bertin
- Borton
- Bourton
- Brattan
- Brittan
- Britten
- Brittin
- Bruton
- Brydon
- Burdin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.