FISSENDEN
Fissenden
Fissenden is a surname of English origin, specifically associated with the county of Kent in South East England. The name is believed to be locational, derived from the village of Frittenden, situated in the Weald of Kent. The place name "Frittenden" itself is thought to derive from the Old English words "freyth" meaning wood, and "denu" meaning valley, indicating a settlement in a wooded valley.
The surname Fissenden is relatively rare, with most bearers found in the Kent area. The earliest record of the name dates back to the 16th century in the parish registers of Kent.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Fissenden surname have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name may have undergone variations in spelling, such as Firsenden, Fissinder, and Fritton, due to factors like regional accents and record-keeping practices.
Today, individuals with the surname Fissenden can be found across the globe, particularly in countries with historical ties to the United Kingdom. The name retains a sense of regional identity, reflecting Kentish heritage and possibly ancestral ties to the village of Frittenden.
There are approximately 132 people named Fissenden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Fissenden.
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