KEDGE
Kedge
Kedge is an ancient British surname with origins rooted in the medieval period. The name is of English origin and is believed to have derived from the Old English word kedge, which means "a weaver".
The Kedge surname is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, with historical records indicating a concentration in counties such as Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Dorset. The name has also spread to other parts of the country over time.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Kedge have been recorded throughout British history. The name has appeared in various forms over the centuries, including Kedg, Kege, and Kedgely, reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions.
Today, the surname Kedge continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, keeping alive a connection to their ancestral lineage and heritage.
References:
- Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
There are approximately 312 people named Kedge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Kedge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Warren
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Georgina
- Jennifer
- Lesley
- Louise
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Valerie