GIDDEN
Gidden
Gidden is a British surname predominantly found in the counties of Sussex and Kent in the southeast of England. Its origins can be traced back to medieval times, with variations of the name including Giddens and Giddon. The surname is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Gidda," meaning son of Gydda, a female name.
Individuals bearing the surname Gidden have been recorded in various historical documents as landowners, farmers, and craftsmen, reflecting a diverse range of occupations within rural communities. The name has been passed down through generations, connecting descendants to their ancestral roots.
Today, the surname Gidden remains relatively uncommon, with a scattered distribution across the United Kingdom and in some cases, further afield. It continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the country's cultural and historical legacy.
There are approximately 122 people named Gidden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Gidden.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Christopher
- Darren
- Errol
- Jason
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stuart
Female
- Alexandra
- Angela
- Carla
- Christopher
- Doreen
- Fiona
- Georgina
- Jean
- Joanne
- Louise
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rosalyn
- Wendy