ELDEN
Elden
The surname Elden is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Aelfwine", a compound of "aelf" meaning elf and "wine" meaning friend. The name was originally given to someone believed to be friendly with elves, or perhaps referred to a guardian or protector.
The Elden surname is found predominantly in northern England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to medieval times. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, often through migration and emigration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Elden include (include actual notable individuals with this surname if any).
Variants of the Elden surname include Ellden, Eldin, and Eldon. Like many surnames, the spelling of Elden has evolved over time due to variations in pronunciation and dialect.
Today, the Elden surname continues to be borne by families across the UK and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse history and heritage of this ancient surname.
There are approximately 364 people named Elden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Elden.
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
- Adam
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- Ian
- Jamie
- John
- Joseph
- Kevin
- Lee
- Mark
- Paul
Female
- Abigail
- Christine
- Gemma
- Janet
- Jayne
- Julie
- Kerry
- Lesley
- Marian
- Michelle
- Susan
- Victoria