Scheden

Scheden (plural: Scheden) is a German surname. It is of Slavic origin, derived from a patronymic of the given name "Schadow" or "Schedel". The name is geographically associated with regions formerly inhabited by Slavic populations within Germany, particularly eastern parts of the country. Variations in spelling, influenced by local dialects and orthographic conventions over time, can occur. The meaning of the original Slavic name is uncertain but likely related to personal characteristics or occupations of ancestors.