Fielden

Fielden is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the region of Lancashire in the north of England. The name is derived from the Old English words "feld," meaning field, and "denu," meaning valley. This suggests that early bearers of the Fielden name may have lived in or near a field or valley.

The Fielden surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the Lancashire and Yorkshire regions where the name has a long history. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.

The earliest recorded instance of the Fielden surname dates back to the medieval era, and variants of the name have included Field, Fielder, and Felden. Over the centuries, the Fielden family has been associated with various occupations and industries, including agriculture, textiles, and engineering.

Notable individuals bearing the Fielden surname include Samuel Fielden, a prominent figure in the labor movement in the United States, and James Fielden, a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

In modern times, the Fielden surname continues to be found in the UK and around the world, with individuals from diverse backgrounds carrying on the legacy of this ancient and distinguished name.

There are approximately 1,389 people named Fielden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,704th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Fielden.

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

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert

Female

  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Dawn
  • Debra
  • Dee
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Janet
  • Jean
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Maureen
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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