Walden

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the Wold' or 'wooded valley'.

Etymology

Derives from Old English 'weald' (forest, wooded area) and 'denu' (valley). The name originally referred to a valley in a wooded region, particularly associated with Walden in Essex.

About the Walden Surname

Walden is an English topographic surname with medieval origins. The name indicates a place in a wooded valley, particularly associated with Essex.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in Essex and surrounding regions.

Notable Bearers

Walden family (various historical figures), Walden Pond (associated with Thoreau)

People with the Walden Surname

Madison Walden

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