BRYDEN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Bryden

Bryden is a surname of Scottish origin, which is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Brúthi" or "Brúsi" combined with the Old English "denu," meaning a valley or dale. The name has been traced back to the ancient region known as the Scottish Borders, particularly in the areas around Edinburgh and Selkirk.

The Bryden surname is associated with people who have historically been landowners, farmers, or residents of the region. Over time, individuals with the surname Bryden have migrated to different parts of the United Kingdom and other countries, contributing to the diaspora of Scottish culture and heritage.

Variants of the Bryden surname include Brydon, Briden, and Bridon. The name has also been subject to various anglicisations and phonetic spellings over the centuries.

Notable individuals bearing the Bryden surname have made contributions to various fields, including academia, politics, literature, and the arts. The surname continues to be present in modern British society, reflecting the enduring legacy of its historical roots and the Scottish heritage it represents.

There are approximately 2,003 people named Bryden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,210th most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Bryden.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
Christopher
David
Ian
James
John
Mark
Michael
Peter
Robert
William

Female

Amanda
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jean
Jennifer
Karen
Margaret
Mary
Sarah
Susan
Sylvia
Tracey

Similar and related surnames

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