HAZELDEN
Hazelden
Hazelden is a surname of English origin that is primarily found in the South West of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The name is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English personal name "Hæsel," meaning hazel, and the word "denu," meaning valley. Therefore, the surname Hazelden may refer to someone living near a hazel tree in a valley.
The earliest documented instances of the Hazelden surname date back to the early 16th century in Devon and Cornwall. Over time, branches of the Hazelden family spread to other parts of England and even to other English-speaking countries.
The Hazelden family name has been associated with various occupations and social positions, ranging from agricultural workers to landowners. Today, individuals bearing the surname Hazelden can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British migration has taken place.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling can occur, such as Hazeldine or Heseldon. These variations may reflect regional accents, dialects, or clerical errors in historical records.
Genealogical studies of the Hazelden name continue to shed light on the history and heritage of this British surname, providing valuable insights into the lives and experiences of those who have borne the name over the centuries.
There are approximately 741 people named Hazelden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,292nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Hazelden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Edward
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Tj
- Tom
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Jane
- Karen
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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