About Giddens
The surname Giddens is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gideon," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Gid'on" meaning "hewer" or "feller." The name Giddens is therefore occupational in nature, indicating that the original bearer was likely involved in woodcutting or some form of forestry work. Over time, the surname Giddens has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Giddens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giddens based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Giddens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Giddens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.