Crowden

Crowden is a surname of English origin, closely associated with the county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English "crāwe" which means "crow" and "denu" which means "valley". Therefore, Crowden could refer to a person who lived by a valley inhabited by crows, or perhaps a place name.

The Crowden family has a long history dating back to medieval times, with records of individuals bearing this surname found in old church and parish documents. Members of the Crowden family have been noted as landowners, farmers, or individuals involved in trades such as blacksmithing.

Over the years, the Crowden surname has spread across various parts of England and beyond, with descendants establishing themselves in different regions. The name may have undergone variations in spelling due to dialectal differences or clerical errors in recording.

Today, individuals with the surname Crowden can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and even in countries where British descendants have settled. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, symbolising a connection to the past and the family's roots in the British Isles.

There are approximately 324 people named Crowden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Crowden.

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
  • Brian
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Thomas

Female

  • Carol
  • Christina
  • Donna
  • Elizabeth
  • Jane
  • Joan
  • Kay
  • Kellie
  • Kim
  • Louise
  • Lynne
  • Samantha
  • Sheila
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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