About Lyden
The surname Lyden is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Liodáin, meaning "descendant of Liodán." The name Liodán is believed to be derived from the word "liath," which means "gray" or "grey-haired." Therefore, the surname Lyden likely originated as a nickname for someone with gray hair or as a descriptive name for a person with a gray complexion.
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The surname Lyden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyden 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 Lyden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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