RIGDEN
Rigden
The surname Rigden is of English origin, specifically hailing from the county of Kent. It is a locational surname derived from the Old English pre 7th century word ‘ryge’ meaning rye, and ‘denu’, which translates to a valley. The name indicates a person who lived in or near a valley where rye was cultivated.
During medieval times, surnames were often adopted as a means of identifying individuals and their place of origin, occupation, or defining characteristics. The Rigden surname likely emerged in the Kent region and spread throughout England over the centuries.
Variants of the Rigden surname can include Ridgeon, Rigdon, and Ridge, among others. Individuals bearing this surname have been documented in historical records, including census data, parish registers, and land records, reflecting their presence in various parts of the country.
Today, the Rigden surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots in Kent and beyond. It remains a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the rich history and heritage of the nation.
There are approximately 1,116 people named Rigden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,782nd most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Rigden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Terry
- Tom
Female
- Alison
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Helen
- Joan
- Mary
- Michelle
- Mollie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
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