DELBRIDGE
Delbridge
Origin: Delbridge is an Anglo-Saxon surname of locational origin. It is derived from the Olde English words "delf," meaning ditch, and "brycg," meaning bridge. The surname signifies a person who lived near a bridge over a ditch.
Distribution: The Delbridge surname is mainly found in the southwest of England, specifically in counties such as Devon and Cornwall.
Coat of Arms: The Delbridge family crest features a black field with three gold crosses and a chevron.
Notable Individuals:
- William Delbridge (1773-1851): An English clockmaker known for his precision timepieces.
- Mary Delbridge (1906-1990): A British author who wrote several novels in the mid-20th century.
Variants: Variants of the Delbridge surname include Delabridge, Dulbridge, and Dilbridge.
References:
- P.H. Reany and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames.
- The Delbridge Family History Archives.
There are approximately 402 people named Delbridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Delbridge.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Julian
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Spencer
- Stephen
Female
- Bettina
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jean
- Jennie
- Laura
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Poppy
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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