RYDON
Rydon
Rydon is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "ryge" meaning "rye" and "dun" meaning "hill". This toponymic surname indicates a person who resided near or on a rye hill.
The Rydon surname is mainly found in the county of Devon in South West England, particularly in the village of Brixton, near Plymouth. It is believed that the earliest records of the Rydon family can be traced back to the 16th century in this region.
Individuals with the Rydon surname were likely involved in agricultural activities such as farming and cultivating rye. Over the centuries, some members of the Rydon family may have migrated to other parts of England and beyond, contributing to the dispersion of the surname.
Today, the Rydon surname remains relatively uncommon, yet it carries a sense of heritage and regional identity for those who bear it. Through genealogical research and family records, individuals with the Rydon surname can trace their lineage and explore the historical significance of their family name.
There are approximately 137 people named Rydon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Rydon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Kenneth
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
- William
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Ethel
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Susan
- Tracey