COLLINGRIDGE
Collingridge
Collingridge is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "col", meaning "hill", and "rigge", meaning "ridge". It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers may have hailed from a place named Collingridge or lived near a prominent hill ridge.
The surname has been found predominantly in the southern parts of England, particularly in areas like Hampshire and Sussex, where it has historical roots. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Collingridge have spread across the United Kingdom and in some cases to other parts of the world, contributing to the global diaspora of this English surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Collingridge have made contributions in various fields, including arts, academia, and business. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to English heritage and ancestry.
The Collingridge surname carries a sense of history and tradition, reflecting the longstanding presence of families with this surname in British society.
There are approximately 287 people named Collingridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Collingridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Phillip
- Robert
- Robin
- Simon
- Victor
Female
- Andrea
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Lesley
- Linda
- Patricia
- Tina
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