Langridge

Langridge is a surname of British origin that has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon word "lang" meaning long or tall, and "hrycg" meaning ridge. The surname originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a long ridge or hill in the countryside.

The Langridge surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex and Berkshire. It is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the surname having ancestors from these areas.

Notable individuals with the surname Langridge include Edward Langridge, a renowned British painter known for his landscape works, and Sarah Langridge, a successful novelist who gained fame for her historical fiction novels set in Victorian England.

Over the centuries, the Langridge surname has evolved and spread across different parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. Today, individuals with the Langridge surname can be found in various countries, although its strongest presence remains in the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 3,577 people named Langridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,571st most common surname in Britain. Around 55 in a million people in Britain are named Langridge.

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

  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Alison
  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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