CUERDEN
Cuerden
Cuerden is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "cweorn," meaning mill, and "denu," meaning valley. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near or worked at a mill in a valley.
The Cuerden surname is believed to have originated in Lancashire, a county in North West England. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the medieval period, with references found in historical documents and parish records.
Over the centuries, the Cuerden family has been associated with various occupations, including millers, farmers, and landowners. The surname has spread beyond its Lancashire origins, with Cuerdens found in different parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Cuerden can be found in a variety of professions and walks of life. The name serves as a reminder of England's rich history and the diverse roots of its people.
There are approximately 371 people named Cuerden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Cuerden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Melanie
- Ruth
- Susan