DUDEN
Duden
Duden is a British surname originating from the early medieval period. The name is of Anglo-Saxon and Old English origins, derived from the word "dud", meaning "something worn out or a rag". This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone who was seen as old-fashioned or tattered in appearance.
The first recorded instance of the surname Duden was in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales ordered by William the Conqueror. The Duden family is known to have been primarily located in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas such as Sussex and Hampshire, where they were involved in agriculture and landowning.
Over the centuries, the Duden surname has spread across the country, with individuals bearing the name making contributions to various fields such as literature, science, and commerce. Today, the Duden surname continues to be present in Britain, with many individuals proudly bearing this ancient and distinguished family name.
There are approximately 30 people named Duden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Duden.
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