Elden

Elden Meaning & Origin

About Elden
The surname Elden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "eald," meaning "old" or "aged." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was elderly or wise. Over time, it evolved into a surname and was likely given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with wisdom or maturity. The name Elden signifies an ancestral connection to someone who was respected for their age or wisdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Elden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Elden: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Elden is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛldən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elden in Braille

Here's how to represent Elden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Elden in braille

How to sign the name Elden using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Elden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elden in sign language

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