DIBDEN
Dibden
Dibden is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the southern region of Hampshire. The name is locational in nature, deriving from the village of Dibden in the New Forest district. The villagers of Dibden took on the name to identify their origin, a common practice in medieval England.
The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where the village of Dibden is mentioned as "Depedene". Over the centuries, the surname Dibden has evolved and spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly during the era of British colonization.
Individuals bearing the surname Dibden have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. One of the most famous figures with this surname is Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776-1847), an English bibliographer and book collector known for his works on the history of printing and bookbinding.
The Dibden surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in the Hampshire region. Today, individuals with the surname Dibden can be found in different parts of the world, upholding their heritage and contributing to diverse fields of endeavour.
There are approximately 451 people named Dibden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Dibden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Max
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Terry
Female
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Jayne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzanne
- Tracey