Gadsen

Meaning

Resident of Gaddesden, an English place name in Hertfordshire.

Etymology

The surname derives from the English place name Gaddesden in Hertfordshire, with the suffix '-en' indicating origin from that location. Place-based surnames were common in medieval England.

About the Gadsen Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a specific place name in Hertfordshire. The name has spread to North America through colonial settlement and immigration.

Distribution

Primarily England, particularly in the Midlands and southeastern regions, with secondary populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

Christopher Gadsen (American Revolutionary War figure)

People with the Gadsen Surname