COLDRIDGE
Coldridge
The surname Coldridge is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the village of Coldridge in Devon, England. The place name itself is believed to mean 'cold ridge', referring to a cold, exposed area of land.
The Coldridge surname is primarily found in the South West of England, particularly in Devon and surrounding counties. It is a relatively uncommon surname, with a small number of individuals bearing this name.
Individuals with the Coldridge surname may have ancestral ties to the village of Coldridge and its surrounding areas in Devon. Over the centuries, migrations and movements of people have spread the surname to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Variants of the Coldridge surname may include Coldrige, Coldrudge, or Coldrege. Like many British surnames, the spelling of Coldridge may have evolved over time due to factors such as illiteracy or the influence of scribes.
Researching the Coldridge surname can provide insights into local history, genealogy, and heritage, offering a glimpse into the lives of families who bear this distinctive name.
There are approximately 93 people named Coldridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Coldridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Paul
- Robin
- Trevor
Female
- Jacqui
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