Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
DRYDEN
There are approximately 3,156 people named Dryden in the UK. That makes it the 3,150th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 50 are named Dryden.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Location or Geographical Feature
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The Dryden surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
From the Welsh Drwydwn, broken nose. According to Evans, Jonreth, surnamed Drwydwn, the father of Llywelyn, was the eldest son of Owain Groynedd, but was not suffered to enjoy his right on account of that blemish.