CARTRIDGE
Cartridge
Cartridge is a British surname of English origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "cartage," which referred to a wheeled vehicle or a cart.
The Cartridge surname is thought to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a carter, meaning they drove a cart for a living. Carters played a crucial role in the transportation of goods and materials in medieval England.
Over the centuries, families with the surname Cartridge have been recorded in various regions across England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
Individuals with the surname Cartridge have likely engaged in a wide range of occupations and professions beyond carting, reflecting the diverse paths that family lines have taken over time.
The Cartridge surname continues to be present in contemporary British society, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and family history.
There are approximately 243 people named Cartridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cartridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ben
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Scott
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Amy
- Claire
- Gillian
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Pe
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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