What We Know About the Lyden Surname

Not every Lyden is related, but the name itself grew out of Lydon. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Someone who came from Lydden (pasture with a shelter)”.

• The same family of names includes Laydon and Lyddon.
• Lyden is listed among the recognised spellings of Lydon.
• Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.
• 1,571 Americans were listed as Lyden in the 2010 census.

Family crest and blazon

Looking for a Lyden coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. For the full story, order the Lyden surname pack.