TWIGDEN
Twigden
Twigden is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "twig," which means a branch or shoot of a tree, and "den," which means a wooded valley.
The Twigden surname is primarily found in the English counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, where families with this surname have resided for centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the Twigden surname date back to the 16th century in parish records and legal documents.
Over the centuries, the Twigden family has been associated with various occupations, including farming, forestry, and woodcraft. The surname reflects a connection to the land and a deep-rooted heritage in rural England.
Today, individuals with the surname Twigden can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where members of the Twigden family have migrated over time. The Twigden surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a long-standing ancestral legacy.
There are approximately 127 people named Twigden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Twigden.