BREDIN

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Bredin

Origin and Meaning

Bredin is a surname of British and Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish surname "Ó Bréideáin," which means "son of Bréideán." The name is believed to have originated in County Monaghan, Ireland.

History

The Bredin surname has been recorded in Ireland since ancient times, with the family being prominent in County Monaghan, particularly around the town of Clones. The Bredins were historically involved in agriculture and held lands in the region.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, some members of the Bredin family emigrated from Ireland to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, spreading the surname to new regions.

Notable Individuals

John Bredin (1878–1951): Irish politician and landowner.
Katie Bredin (b. 1985): British artist known for her textile designs.
Dr. Samuel Bredin (1812–1885): British physician and researcher in the field of infectious diseases.

Variants

Variants of the Bredin surname include Breden, Bredine, and Brydin.

There are approximately 158 people named Bredin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bredin.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
David
Eric
Henry
James
John
Keith
Mark
Matthew
Patrick
Peter
Simon
Sylvain
William

Female

Amanda
Caroline
Catherine
Hannah
Jane
Jessie
Lindsey
Lucinda
Margaret
Mary
Rebecca
Sandra
Susan
Susanna

Similar and related surnames

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