Edens

Edens is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. This surname is derived from the Old English personal name "Eadhun," which combines elements that mean "riches" and "bear cub." Over centuries, the name "Eadhun" gradually evolved into "Eden," and subsequently, "Edens" as a surname.

The Edens family name can be traced to various regions across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Edens have been active in a variety of occupations, including agriculture, trade, medicine, and education.

Notable bearers of the Edens surname have made contributions to diverse fields such as literature, business, and politics. Variants of the surname, such as "Eden" and "Eadun," have also been used by notable figures.

As with many surnames, the name Edens has undergone variations in spelling over time due to factors such as dialectal differences and the lack of standardized spelling in earlier centuries. Families with the Edens surname can be found in various parts of the world today, reflecting the global dispersal of British heritage.

There are approximately 199 people named Edens in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Edens.

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

  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • Cliff
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Mark
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Simon
  • Stuart
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Angela
  • Betty
  • Catherine
  • Denise
  • Gillian
  • Heather
  • Jacqueline
  • Julie
  • Kerry
  • Marga
  • Margaret
  • Rachel
  • Sharon
  • Sheila

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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