MADDERN
Maddern
Maddern is a surname of Cornish origin and is derived from the medieval Cornish personal name "Madern", itself a variant of the name "Maternus". The name "Maternus" is of Latin origin, meaning "mother's gift" or "generous gift".
The earliest recording of the name Maddern dates back to the 13th century in Cornwall, England. The Maddern family has historical connections to the region, particularly in the mining and fishing industries that were prominent in Cornwall.
The name Maddern has variations in spelling, including Madron, Matern and Madder. Over time, the name has spread beyond Cornwall and can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries.
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The Maddern name reflects a proud Cornish heritage and DNA testing has shown a genetic link between many individuals with the surname. Today, the name is preserved in family histories and continues to be passed down through generations.
There are approximately 616 people named Maddern in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Maddern.
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
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
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Danielle
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Raye
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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