IDDENDEN
Iddenden
Iddenden is a relatively rare British surname with origins that can be traced back to the county of Kent. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the small village of Iden Green, located near the town of Benenden in Kent.
The surname Iddenden is believed to have originated from individuals who lived in or near Iden Green, or who were associated with the village in some way. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
While the exact meaning of "Iddenden" is unclear, it is likely to have originated from Old English or Old Norse words that described the geographical features of the area where the village was located.
Due to the relative rarity of the surname, individuals bearing the name Iddenden may have a more direct connection to their ancestral roots in Kent. As with many surnames, variations in spelling may have occurred over the centuries, leading to alternative forms of the name.
Today, the surname Iddenden is found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals whose ancestors may have originated from the picturesque village of Iden Green in Kent.
There are approximately 141 people named Iddenden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Iddenden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- Keith
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Patrick
- Peter
- Robert
- Robin
- Trevor
Female
- Agnes
- Edna
- Janet
- Karen
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Rosemary
- Samantha
- Susan
- Victoria
- Zoe