DREDGE
Dredge
The surname Dredge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "drecan," meaning "to trouble or annoy." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered troublesome or irritating. Variants of the surname include Dredge, Dridge, Drage, Drudge, and Drouge.
The Dredge surname is most commonly found in the southwestern counties of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. The name has historical roots in these regions, where families bearing the surname have been documented for centuries.
Notable individuals with the surname Dredge include British archaeologist and Egyptologist James R. Dredge, known for his pioneering work in the field of Egyptology in the 19th century.
The Dredge surname continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and family histories.
There are approximately 988 people named Dredge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,437th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Dredge.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Spencer
Female
- Alice
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Frances
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jean
- Joan
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah