STADEN
Staden
Staden is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from various places in England called Staden or Stadden, which in turn comes from the Old English words "stath" meaning "a landing-stage or wharf" and "dun" meaning "hill".
The surname Staden is relatively rare and has been found in different parts of the United Kingdom over the centuries. As with many surnames, it is likely that different branches of the Staden family spread out and settled in different regions, leading to the surname being fairly widespread but not particularly common.
Individuals with the surname Staden have been noted in historical records dating back to the 16th century, indicating a long-standing presence of this family name in the British Isles. The variations in spelling, such as Stadden, Stedden, or Stadden, can be attributed to differences in regional accents and dialects.
While the exact history and lineage of the Staden family may vary from branch to branch, the surname remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, representing the diverse and complex history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 190 people named Staden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Staden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- Cliff
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Justin
- Les
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Roger
- Tom
Female
- Ann
- Felicity
- Katherine
- Lucie
- Roberta
- Sally
- Susan
- Valerie
- Victoria
- Wendy