BRYDGES
Brydges
Brydges is an English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old Norman French word "brugge" meaning a "bridge." The surname Brydges is a toponymic name, denoting someone who lived near a bridge or in a place named after a bridge. The family is believed to have descended from Peter de la Brugge, who came to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Brydges family has a long and illustrious history in England. One of the notable figures bearing this surname is John Brydges, 1st Baron Chandos, who was a prominent military commander during the Hundred Years' War. Another notable member of the family is Sir Egerton Brydges, a respected author and genealogist in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Over the centuries, the Brydges family has been associated with various titles and estates, including the Duchy of Chandos. The family coat of arms features a shield with a silver lion rampant on a black field, symbolising courage and strength.
Today, the surname Brydges is found across the United Kingdom and in other countries with English-speaking populations. The name continues to be a proud reminder of the family's heritage and contributions to English history.
There are approximately 294 people named Brydges in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Brydges.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Clive
- David
- Gary
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
- Vincent
- William
Female
- Adele
- Bernadette
- Beverley
- Caroline
- Della
- Emma
- Jane
- Jayne
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Marilyn
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia