HENDON
Hendon
Hendon is a surname of English origin, derived from various place names in the United Kingdom, including Hendon in Greater London, which is well-known for its historic parish church and association with aviation history. The surname may also originate from other locations such as Hendon in North Yorkshire and Hendon in Sunderland.
The name's etymology can be traced back to Old English, where "Hendon" likely meant "hill down" or "valley hill". Variations of the surname include Henden and Hendin.
Historically, individuals with the surname Hendon have been found across different regions of the UK and have engaged in various professions and pursuits. Today, the surname remains in use, reflecting the diverse heritage and history of the British population.
Typical given names associated with the Hendon surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- Jeremy
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Ronald
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Betty
- Dawn
- Eileen
- Fay
- Heidi
- Jean
- Jeanette
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Katie
- Lorraine
- Lucy
- Nicola
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Hendon in...
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There are approximately 502 people named Hendon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Hendon.
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
Famous people named Hendon
- Ian Hendon - Football player, manager
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.