MUNDEN
Munden
Munden is a distinguished English surname with roots deeply embedded in the historical fabric of Britain. Derived from the Old English elements "mund," meaning protection, and "denu," referring to a valley, the surname Munden is tied to the topographical landscape of the region. The Munden family name is linked to various locations across England, most notably the village of Much Hadham in Hertfordshire, which was historically the seat of the Munden family.
The earliest recorded instance of the Munden surname dates back to the Doomsday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The book mentions Ralph de Munden, a nobleman holding lands in Hertfordshire, thus establishing the long lineage of the Munden family in the region.
The Mundens have played a significant role in British history, with members of the family engaging in diverse fields such as politics, arts, and academia. Notably, Sir Sydney Munden, a renowned 19th-century barrister and Member of Parliament, brought prominence to the family name through his legal prowess and public service.
Today, the Munden surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, symbolising a rich heritage and a legacy of resilience and achievement. The name serves as a testament to the enduring connections between family, history, and the English landscape.
There are approximately 1,261 people named Munden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,164th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Munden.
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
- James
- John
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Claire
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jill
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Selma
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Mundon
- Monden
- Menden
- Minden
- Mondon
- Mundo
- Mundine
- Mund
- Munde
- Mundoon
- Manaton
- Manattini
- Mandain
- Mandan
- Mandane
- Mandani
- Mandania
- Manden
- Mandeno
- Mandin
- Mandon
- Mandona
- Mannton
- Mantan
- Mantana
- Mantano
- Mantegna
- Manten
- Mantena
- Mantin
- Mantini
- Mantion
- Mantione
- Mantoan
- Manton
- Mantone
- Mantoni
- Manttan
- Mantuano
- Maunden
- Mauntain
- Maunton
- Mendina
- Menten
- Mentin
- Mention
- Menton
- Minten
- Mintin
- Minton
- Moinuddin
- Monaton
- Mondin
- Mondini
- Mondino
- Moneton
- Montagna
- Montagne
- Montaigne
- Montain
- Montaine
- Montan
- Montana
- Montane
- Montani
- Montano
- Monteen
- Monteyne
- Montin
- Montini
- Monton
- Montone
- Montyn
- Mountain
- Mountaine
- Mountan
- Mounten
- Mountian
- Mountin
- Mounton
- Mueenuddin
- Mundan
- Mundean
- Mundem
- Mundin
- Mundun
- Muneton
- Muntane
- Muntean
- Munteanu
- Muntianu
- Munton
- Muntoni
- Muinde
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.