HOUSDEN
Also recorded as Hous Den
Housden
Housden is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Husa" and the word "denu," meaning valley. The surname Housden is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Kent and Sussex.
The Housden family history can be traced back to medieval times, where they were a prominent and well-respected family in the region. Over the centuries, the Housden surname has evolved and spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with branches of the family establishing themselves in different countries.
Notable individuals with the surname Housden have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The name Housden carries with it a sense of heritage and pride, representing a long and distinguished lineage of individuals who have left their mark on society.
Today, the surname Housden continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the traditions and legacies of those who have borne the name in the past. It remains a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,134 people named Housden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,695th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Housden.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Alison
- Charlotte
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Haisten
- Haiston
- Hasston
- Hastain
- Hasten
- Hastin
- Haston
- Hausden
- Haustein
- Hausten
- Haustin
- Hauston
- Hawstin
- Hayston
- Hazedine
- Heaston
- Hesden
- Hesdon
- Hesten
- Hestin
- Heston
- Heuston
- Hewston
- Hewstone
- Histon
- Hoasten
- Hogsden
- Hogsdon
- Hoiston
- Hooston
- Hosden
- Hostein
- Hosten
- Hostin
- Hoston
- Houiston
- Housdin
- Housdon
- Houseden
- Housedon
- Housen
- Houseton
- Houstan
- Housten
- Houstin
- Houston
- Houstone
- Houstoun
- Houstown
- Howsden
- Howstan
- Howston
- Huesdon
- Hueston
- Huiston
- Husdan
- Husdon
- Husdun
- Husten
- Hustin
- Huston
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