LEYDEN
Leyden
Leyden is a British surname with historical roots that can be traced back to the medieval era. The surname is of Dutch origin, derived from the city of Leiden in the Netherlands. Leiden itself is a city distinguished for its prestigious university and historical significance within Dutch culture.
The surname Leyden is believed to have been brought to Britain by individuals of Dutch descent, particularly during periods of immigration and trade between the two countries. Over time, the surname became anglicised and assimilated into British society.
The Leyden surname is relatively rare compared to more common British surnames, but it has a notable presence in certain regions. Individuals with the surname Leyden may have ancestral ties to Dutch heritage, reflecting the historical connections between the Netherlands and Britain.
Today, individuals with the surname Leyden can be found across various professions and industries, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The surname serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the social fabric of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 853 people named Leyden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,367th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Leyden.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Terence
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Clair
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Michelle
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Layden
- Ledden
- Laden
- Laydon
- Leddon
- Ladden
- Leadon
- Lawton
- Laughton
- Leaden
- Laiden
- Leyde
- Ladan
- Ladani
- Laddin
- Laddon
- Ladin
- Ladino
- Ladon
- Laiton
- Latan
- Laten
- Latin
- Latina
- Latini
- Latino
- Laton
- Latona
- Lattan
- Latten
- Lattin
- Latton
- Laudan
- Laudani
- Laudano
- Lauden
- Laudin
- Laudon
- Laudonio
- Lauten
- Lautin
- Lauton
- Lawden
- Lawdon
- Lawten
- Layten
- Layton
- Leadan
- Leaton
- Leayton
- Ledain
- Ledan
- Leddin
- Leden
- Ledene
- Ledin
- Ledon
- Ledonne
- Ledoyen
- Ledue
- Ledun
- Ledune
- Leeden
- Leedon
- Leeton
- Leiden
- Leten
- Letien
- Leton
- Lettan
- Letten
- Lettin
- Lettine
- Letton
- Leuton
- Leutton
- Lewton
- Leydan
- Leydon
- Leyton
- Liaudin
- Liddan
- Liddane
- Lidden
- Liddin
- Liddon
- Liden
- Lidon
- Liton
- Litoun
- Litten
- Littin
- Litton
- Lloyden
- Loaden
- Lodan
- Lodden
- Loddon
- Loden
- Lodin
- Lodoen
- Lodon
- Lohden
- Looden
- Looton
- Lotan
- Loten
- Loton
- Lotten
- Lottin
- Lotton
- Lotun
- Loudain
- Loudan
- Louden
- Loudin
- Loudon
- Loudoun
- Loutan
- Louton
- Lowdan
- Lowden
- Lowdon
- Lowten
- Lowton
- Loyden
- Loydon
- Loyton
- Luddan
- Ludden
- Luddon
- Luden
- Ludena
- Ludin
- Ludon
- Luiten
- Luiton
- Lutin
- Luton
- Luttan
- Lutten
- Lutton
- Luyten
- Lydan
- Lydden
- Lyddon
- Lyden
- Lydin
- Lydon
- Lyton
- Lytton
- Lytwyn
- Wladon
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.