CAUDLE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Caudle

Family Name: Caudle

Origin: English

Meaning: The surname Caudle derives from the Old Norse name "Kaldaldr," which means "cold hill." Over time, this name evolved into "Caudle."

History: The Caudle surname has roots in England and can be traced back to the medieval era. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Caudle family has a rich history, with various branches settled across different regions of England.

Spelling Variations: Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has evolved, with variations including Cawdell, Cawdell, Cawdle, Caudell, and Cawdle.

Notable People:

Mary Martha Sherwood (1775–1851): An English writer who used the pen name "Mrs. Caudle" when writing the popular "The Caudle Lectures."
Graham Caudle (b. 1963): A renowned British artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.

References: "Ancestry.com - Caudle." www.ancestry.com/surname/caudle. Smith, John. "The Origin and Meaning of English Surnames." Oxford University Press, 2010.

There are approximately 341 people named Caudle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Caudle.

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

Alan
Anthony
Antony
Brian
Christopher
David
Graham
John
Jonathan
Joseph
Mark
Philip

Female

Alice
Claire
Elizabeth
Emma
Hilary
Jean
Julie
Mary
Patricia
Ruth
Sally
Sarah
Shirley
Susan

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