HAGEDORN
Hagedorn
Hagedorn is a surname of German origin, derived from the Old High German words "hagan," meaning "enclosure" or "hedge," and "dorn," meaning "thorn." The name Hagedorn is thought to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedged enclosure or thorn bush.
The surname Hagedorn is not commonly found in the United Kingdom, as it is more prevalent in Germany and other German-speaking regions. However, due to migration and international connections, individuals with the surname Hagedorn may be found in Britain and other countries.
Notable individuals with the surname Hagedorn include German poet and writer Johann Christoph Friedrich von Hagedorn (1708–1754), known for his fables and poems that reflected the spirit of the Enlightenment.
Overall, the surname Hagedorn is a distinctive and historical name with roots in Germany and may be found among various families across different regions, including the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 78 people named Hagedorn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hagedorn.