There are
1593
Fessendens in the USA
Fessenden is the
17639th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Fessenden

ReginaldFessenden

Reginald Fessenden was a Canadian inventor and radio pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy and radio broadcasting.

JudahFessenden

Judah Fessenden was an American politician who served as the Secretary of the Treasury under President John Tyler.

WilliamPotts

William Potts Fessenden was an American politician who served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.

RachelFessenden

Rachel Fessenden was an American painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.

WilliamFessenden

William Fessenden Allen was an American diplomat and politician who served as the United States Minister to Greece.

FrancisFessenden

Francis Fessenden was an American lawyer and politician who represented Maine in the United States House of Representatives.

SamuelFessenden

Samuel Fessenden was an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Attorney for Maine.

EmmaFessenden

Emma Fessenden Bolenius was an American author known for her books about nature and gardening.

BanksFessenden

Banks Fessenden was an American journalist and author known for his work in the field of finance and economics.

SamuelClement

Samuel Clement Fessenden was an American politician who served as the United States Minister to Ecuador.

Fessenden Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Fessenden' is of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name 'Fessendun', meaning 'valley of the goats'. It is a locational surname referring to someone who hailed from a place named Fessenden.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Fessenden' is most commonly found in the United States, with a significant concentration in the state of Maine. It is also found in smaller numbers in Canada and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Fessenden' include 'Fessendon, Fessender, Fessinders, Fessandy, Fessindon, Fessindor, Fessincy, Fessindan, Fessande, Fessundon'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Fessenden' is not extensively documented, but it is likely that early migrants from England or Scotland carried the name to North America.