HAWKRIDGE
Hawkridge
Hawkridge is a surname of English origin, found primarily in the south-west of England. The name is of topographic origin, derived from the Old English words 'heafoc,' meaning "hawk," and 'hrycg,' meaning "ridge."
The surname Hawkridge indicates a person who lived near a ridge that was a habitat for hawks. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in falconry or bore some association with hawks.
Families bearing the surname Hawkridge can be traced back to early records in the counties of Somerset and Devon. The name has historically been associated with farmers, labourers, and tradespeople in rural communities.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Hawkridge have migrated to other parts of England and beyond, spreading the name to different regions. Today, Hawkridge remains a relatively uncommon surname, but it continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of its early bearers.
There are approximately 607 people named Hawkridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Hawkridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Allen
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gwendoline
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Laura
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
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