MAIDENS
Maidens
The surname Maidens is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "maegden," which means "maiden" or "young woman." It is an occupational surname that was used to denote someone who worked as a servant or helper.
The Maidens family name is found predominantly in the south of England, with historical records dating back to the early 13th century. The name has various spellings and variations, such as Mayden, Maiden, and Maydene.
Individuals with the surname Maidens have been documented in various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and land records. The Maidens family has been associated with occupations such as agricultural labourers, domestic servants, and craftsmen.
Notable individuals with the surname Maidens include Arthur Maidens, a British cricketer who played for Yorkshire in the late 19th century, and Emily Maidens, a suffragette who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.
The Maidens surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, reflecting the diverse and rich history of the British people.
Typical given names associated with the Maidens surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Dennis
- Ian
- Jamie
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- William
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Maden
- Madden
- Madon
- Maddon
- Madens
- Maddens
- Maiden
- Madanes
- Maddans
- Maddins
- Madincea
- Maide
- Maideen
- Maides
- Maidon
- Matienzo
- Matinez
- Matins
- Matonis
- Matons
- Mattens
- Mattins
- Maudens
- Mayden
- Maydens
- Maydon
- Meaden
- Meadins
- Meadon
- Meadons
- Meadown
- Medden
- Meddens
- Meddins
- Meddon
- Meden
- Medens
- Mednis
- Medon
- Meeden
- Meetens
- Middens
- Middins
- Mittens
- Mittins
- Modenese
- Modinos
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 384 people named Maidens in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Maidens.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Maidens
- Michael Maidens - Football player (1987 to 2007)
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.