NURTHEN
Nurthen
Nurthen is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the southern region of England. The surname is believed to be a variant of the name Norden, which has Old English and Old Norse roots, meaning "from the north" or "north hill".
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Nurthen were likely to have been associated with the northern areas of England or the surname could have been derived from a settlement in the north. The name may have also been originally used to distinguish individuals who migrated from the north to southern England.
Variants of the surname Nurthen include Northen, Northen, and Nourthen. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, reflecting the changes in spelling conventions and dialects.
Notable individuals with the surname Nurthen are limited, as the surname is relatively rare. However, those who bear the name are a part of a distinct lineage with roots in England.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Nurthen can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, often as a result of migration and global movement. The name, with its connections to the north and English heritage, remains an important piece of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 55 people named Nurthen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Nurthen.