Where Does the Whiddon Surname Come From?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Whidden surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Not every Whiddon is related, but the name itself grew out of Whidden. Its meaning, shared with Whidden, is “Someone who came from Wheddon (wheat hill or valley)”.

Records show Whiddon as one of the forms Whidden took over time. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. According to the 2010 US Census, the Whiddon surname had 2,769 bearers.

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