DODRIDGE
Dodridge
Dodridge is an English surname of Old English origins, derived from the personal name "Dod(a)", a diminutive of "Dudd(a)" which means "owl" or "sparrow". The suffix "-ridge" comes from the Old English word "hrycg", meaning "ridge" or "back", suggesting that those who bore the surname may have lived near a prominent ridge or hill.
The Dodridge surname is primarily found in the south of England, particularly in the counties of Hampshire and Devon. The name has historical significance, with notable individuals such as Philip Doddridge (1702-1751), a prominent Nonconformist leader and hymnwriter.
Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Dodrigge or Doddridge. The name has been recorded in various archival documents, including parish records, census data, and land deeds, providing insight into the lives of those who bore the Dodridge surname.
Today, individuals with the surname Dodridge can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The Dodridge name carries with it a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting modern-day bearers to their English roots.
There are approximately 101 people named Dodridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dodridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Robin
Female
- Vanessa