WALDON

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Waldon

Waldon is a British surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Weald-here," which means "powerful army." The surname Waldon is classified as a habitational name, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Waldon.

The first recording of the surname Waldon dates back to the 12th century in the Domesday Book, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Waldon have been noted in various historical records, including church registers, census data, and legal documents across different regions of England.

The distribution of the Waldon surname is more prominent in the southern counties of England, particularly in Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. It is also found in parts of the Midlands and East Anglia.

Today, individuals with the surname Waldon can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, owing to historical migrations and diaspora. The name has retained its significance as a marker of identity and heritage, linking descendants to their English roots.

There are approximately 301 people named Waldon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Waldon.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
Alfred
Andrew
Christopher
David
Ivan
Jason
John
Mark
Martin
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert

Female

Ann
Charlotte
Christine
Clare-marie
Deborah
Eileen
Elizabeth
Emma
Jade
Lesley
Margaret
Patricia
Raechel
Suzanne

Similar and related surnames

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