Kalden

Kalden is a name of German origin that may refer to a surname or toponym. As a surname, Kalden is categorized as a toponymic name, likely derived from place names in German-speaking regions, and is found among families in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The form is sometimes seen in combination with prefixes or in compound place names.

Kalden also designates several small localities in German-speaking areas. In those contexts, Kalden appears as a component of municipal or cadastral designations rather than as independent cities, and the exact location and administrative status varies by region. Details about these places are typically found in regional gazetteers and local records.

Because Kalden is not associated with a well-known city, there is no single standard history. Local histories typically describe Kalden settlements as medieval or early modern farming villages, often linked to larger estates or feudal holdings. In modern times, the name is encountered mainly in genealogical sources, administrative documents, and postal and geographic data.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Kalden exist but have not produced a widely recognized, singular figure. In scholarly and public life, people named Kalden may appear in various fields, but none stand out as universally prominent.