About Gladden
The surname Gladden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "glæd," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or happy disposition. The name Gladden may have been given to individuals who were known for bringing joy or happiness to others, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was the opposite of cheerful.
The surname Gladden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gladden 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 Gladden is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gladden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gladden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.