Find out how popular the last name Iden is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Iden.

Iden, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Iden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iden in America

Iden is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iden surname appeared 772 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Iden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iden to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Iden

The surname Iden originates from England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "iden," meaning a fertile valley or a low-lying meadow.

One of the earliest known records of the name Iden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions an individual named William de Iden holding lands in Kent.

The name Iden is closely associated with the village of Iden in East Sussex, which was once known as "Iden Ville" or "Idene." This village likely took its name from the nearby Iden Valley, suggesting that the surname may have originated from this area.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Alexander de Iden was recorded as holding lands in Kent and Sussex. He is believed to have been a descendant of the aforementioned William de Iden.

During the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century, a prominent figure named Alexander Iden gained recognition for his role in the capture and death of the rebel leader Jack Cade in 1450. Iden was a Sussex gentleman who served as a sheriff and was knighted for his actions.

Another notable bearer of the Iden surname was John Iden (c. 1520 - c. 1580), who was a prominent Protestant during the English Reformation. He served as a Member of Parliament and played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of England under Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, William Iden (1615 - 1677) was a notable English Puritan clergyman and author. He served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Southwark, London, and wrote several influential works on religious matters.

The Iden family also had a presence in the American colonies, with records showing individuals bearing the surname arriving in Virginia and Massachusetts in the 17th and 18th centuries.

While the Iden surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English countryside, with connections to significant historical events and figures over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iden

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Iden.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Iden was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Iden has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Iden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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