TheNameDBBoyden
TopographicMeaning
An English surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location associated with boys or a personal name.
Etymology
The surname likely combines boy with the English locative suffix -den, referring to a valley or settlement. Alternatively, it may derive from a personal name combined with -den.
About the Boyden Surname
Boyden is an English topographic surname derived from a place name. The name has been established in England and appears in American colonial records.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and among English-descended populations in North America, particularly New England.
Notable Bearers
Unknown