| ![Show Contents]() Hidden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Hidden is one of the names that was brought to England in the wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Hidden family name comes from the Old Norman female personal name Idunn, which is thought to be composed of the elements idja, which means to work or perform, and unna, which means to love. While most surnames adapted from personal names descend through patronymic lineage, the name Iddon is a relatively rare case of a metronymic name. While patronymic lineage was traditional in Norman society, in cases such as when a man had a second family and wished to distinguish between the two groups the children may have adopted the name of the mother. Early Origins of the Hidden familyThe surname Hidden was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Iden. The village of Iden appeared in the Domesday Book, 1 a census taken by Duke William of Normandy in 1086 after his conquest of England in 1066 A.D. At this time the village was held by Geoffrey and Leofwin from the Count of Eu, the tenant-in-chief. Conjecturally this family name is descended from one of those Norman nobles. The village, originally spelt 'Idene' is the name of a Norse goddess. From about the 16th century the name was more popularly spelt Iddon. In Hemyock, Devon, we found this interesting passage: "The Hidons built a castle here, of which there are yet important remains, including the main gateway and its towers, and part of the general cincture. It is an edifice of great strength, and of some peculiar characteristics Early Edwardian in general character ; but of its history absolutely nothing seems to be known, save that it was garrisoned by the Roundheads, and used by them as a prison." 2 Early History of the Hidden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hidden research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hidden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hidden Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hidden have been found, including Iddon, Idon, Iden, Idens, Iddin, Iddins, Hidden and many more. Early Notables of the Hidden familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hidden Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Hidden migration to the United States | + |
For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Hidden were among those contributors:
Hidden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- E. Hidden who settled in New York State in 1823
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hidden (post 1700) | + |
- Samuel Hidden, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1857-58 3
- Jay Hidden, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 2004 3
- James C. Hidden, American politician, Speaker of the Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1849-51 3
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Worth, R.N., A History of Devonshire London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, E.G., 1895. Digital
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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Hidden migration to the United States 
