Marden

Marden is an English surname of locational origin, derived from several places in England named Marden. These locations include Marden in Kent, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, and Sussex. The name "Marden" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "mear", meaning boundary, and "denu", meaning valley.

The Marden surname is first recorded in historical documents in the early 13th century. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Marden have been found in various regions of England, Wales, and Scotland.

The Marden family name is associated with a variety of professions and trades, reflecting the diverse occupations of its bearers throughout history. Notable individuals with the surname Marden have made contributions in fields such as literature, art, medicine, law, and politics.

Today, the surname Marden remains relatively uncommon but continues to be found among families across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where individuals of British descent have settled. The name Marden carries with it a sense of heritage and history, connecting bearers to the places from which it originated and the generations that have carried it forward.

There are approximately 890 people named Marden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,091st most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Marden.

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

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Claire
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Judit
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Mary
  • Melanie
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sally
  • Suzette

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