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UK surname

Naden

A name likely derived from a location with the Old English name "Naden".

In the 1881 census there were 433 people recorded with the Naden surname, ranking it #7,531 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 595, ranked #8,776, down from #7,531 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, Glossop and Leek. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheshire East and High Peak.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naden is 669 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 37.4%.

1881 census count

433

Ranked #7,531

Modern count

595

2016, ranked #8,776

Peak year

1998

669 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Naden had 433 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,531 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 595 in 2016, ranked #8,776.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 583 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Naden surname distribution map

The map shows where the Naden surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Naden surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Naden over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 283 #7,996
1861 historical 304 #8,340
1881 historical 433 #7,531
1891 historical 328 #10,348
1901 historical 462 #8,539
1911 historical 583 #6,986
1997 modern 636 #7,798
1998 modern 669 #7,742
1999 modern 644 #8,021
2000 modern 657 #7,870
2001 modern 637 #7,904
2002 modern 637 #8,090
2003 modern 599 #8,351
2004 modern 608 #8,270
2005 modern 569 #8,594
2006 modern 561 #8,698
2007 modern 554 #8,854
2008 modern 560 #8,835
2009 modern 578 #8,825
2010 modern 616 #8,611
2011 modern 613 #8,539
2012 modern 596 #8,658
2013 modern 605 #8,691
2014 modern 613 #8,654
2015 modern 599 #8,750
2016 modern 595 #8,776

Geography

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Where Nadens are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, Glossop, Leek, Manchester and Chapel-en-le-Frith. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cheshire East and High Peak. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Prestbury Cheshire
2 Glossop Derbyshire
3 Leek Staffordshire
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Chapel-en-le-Frith Derbyshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cheshire East 016 Cheshire East
2 High Peak 013 High Peak
3 High Peak 010 High Peak
4 High Peak 012 High Peak
5 Cheshire East 021 Cheshire East

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naden

These lists show first names that appear often with the Naden surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Naden

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Naden, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Naden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Naden household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Naden is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Naden is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Naden falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Naden is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Naden, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Naden

The surname Naden originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is a locational name derived from the Old English word 'naeddre', which means 'an adder' or 'a snake'. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a place where snakes were common, or perhaps someone who had a reputation for being as swift or cunning as a snake.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Naedene'. This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land ownership and taxation in England, and it provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as 'Nadyn', 'Naddyn', and 'Naydene', reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those days. Some early examples include Richard Nadyn, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1275, and John Naddyn, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327.

The surname Naden has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir Robert Naden, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived in the 15th century. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1446 and was a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

Another significant figure was Thomas Naden (1530-1590), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in the religious debates of the time and was known for his staunch defense of the Church of England's theological positions.

In the realm of literature, James Naden (1725-1808) was a notable English poet and writer. He published several volumes of poetry, including "Poems on Several Occasions" (1770) and "The Parnassian Garland" (1784), which earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

During the 19th century, John Camden Naden (1827-1895) was a prominent English philosopher and author. He wrote extensively on topics such as biology, psychology, and metaphysics, and his works, including "Induction and Deduction" (1890) and "A Modern Materialist" (1891), were widely read and discussed.

More recently, Gillian Naden (1934-2023) was a renowned British author and illustrator of children's books. She published over 80 books, many of which explored themes of nature and conservation, and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to children's literature.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Naden families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Naden surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 107 Nadens recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.48x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 107 11.48x
Staffordshire 87 6.10x
Lancashire 60 1.20x
Derbyshire 52 7.86x
Warwickshire 38 3.57x
Middlesex 21 0.50x
Yorkshire 20 0.48x
Surrey 15 0.73x
Durham 14 1.11x
Lincolnshire 5 0.74x
Leicestershire 4 0.85x
Hertfordshire 3 1.03x
Worcestershire 3 0.54x
Northumberland 2 0.32x
Essex 1 0.12x
Suffolk 1 0.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Macclesfield in Cheshire leads with 54 Nadens recorded in 1881 and an index of 130.31x.

Place Total Index
Macclesfield 54 130.31x
Quarnford 24 3809.52x
Sutton In Macclesfield 22 227.27x
Stoke Upon Trent 17 11.24x
Aston 16 5.46x
Ardwick 12 26.54x
Buxton 12 214.29x
Fairfield 12 271.49x
Knaresborough 11 167.43x
Sunderland 11 49.57x
Bermondsey 10 7.95x
Heathylee 10 1639.34x
Mellor 10 555.56x
Edgbaston 9 27.25x
Hyde 8 29.08x
Leek Lowe 8 42.17x
Over 8 84.39x
Birmingham 7 1.97x
Fawfieldhead 7 760.87x
Gorton 7 14.86x
Hurdsfield 7 121.95x
Oldham 7 4.33x
Dalton In Huddersfield 6 63.97x
Hulme 6 5.73x
St Mary Le Strand 6 447.76x
Handsworth 5 14.23x
Hartington Middle 5 1041.67x
Kirkdale 5 5.93x
Leamington 5 70.82x
Leek Frith 5 420.17x
Rusholme 5 37.40x
Castleton 4 7.99x
Chinley Bugsworth 4 229.89x
Glenfield 4 439.56x
Grantham 4 45.45x
Islington London 4 0.98x
Shadwell London 4 33.84x
Sudbury 4 533.33x
Warslow Elkstone 4 476.19x
Hatfield 3 50.85x
Hollinsclough 3 600.00x
Longnor 3 389.61x
Salford 3 2.04x
St George Martyr 3 42.13x
Taddington 3 508.47x
Wuerdle Wardle 3 19.72x
Yardley 3 21.26x
Bishopwearmouth 2 1.85x
Clerkenwell London 2 2.01x
Hartington Upper 2 63.49x
Kingston On Thames 2 4.05x
Leeds 2 0.85x
Lower Bebington 2 36.10x
Marple 2 31.25x
Newington 2 1.28x
St Martin In Fields 2 7.91x
Alderton 1 129.87x
Ardsley 1 20.75x
Barnacre With Bonds 1 75.76x
Boston 1 4.88x
Bradford 1 4.26x
Broughton In Salford 1 2.18x
Buglawton 1 44.64x
Chelmsford 1 6.99x
Cobham 1 29.59x
Great Bolton 1 1.51x
Hetton Le Hole 1 6.28x
Hindley 1 4.68x
Macclesfield Forest 1 333.33x
Monks Coppenhall 1 2.84x
Newcastle On Tyne St 1 3.07x
Newton In Ashton Under 1 10.87x
Sheen 1 166.67x
Sutton Coldfield 1 8.93x
Tottington Lower End 1 4.20x
Tynemouth 1 2.97x
Whittingham 1 45.25x
Wigan 1 1.43x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Naden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Naden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 29
William 23
George 18
James 16
Thomas 12
Isaac 11
Edward 7
Joseph 7
Samuel 7
Charles 6
Joshua 6
Henry 5
David 4
Frank 4
Eli 3
Robert 3
Walter 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Emenuel 2
Francis 2
Jonas 2
Peter 2
Ralph 2
Thos. 2
Tristram 2
Wm. 2
Allath 1
Ambrose 1
Andrew 1
Dennis 1
Edgar 1
Geof. 1
Godfrey 1
Gould 1
Harry 1
Heny 1
Herbert 1
Holmes 1
Howard 1
Mary 1
Mathew 1
Matthew 1
Moses 1
Oliver 1
Paul 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Wm.Hy. 1

FAQ

Naden surname: questions and answers

How common was the Naden surname in 1881?

In 1881, 433 people were recorded with the Naden surname. That placed it at #7,531 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Naden surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 595 in 2016. That gives Naden a modern rank of #8,776.

What does the Naden surname mean?

A name likely derived from a location with the Old English name "Naden".

What does the Naden map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Naden bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.