LETHBRIDGE
Lethbridge
Lethbridge is a surname with origins in Great Britain. The surname is of habitation origin, deriving from the village of Lethbridge in the county of Devon, England. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Ledebruge', with "Lede" thought to refer to a person's name and "bruge" meaning bridge, thus signifying someone who lived near or by a bridge associated with the aforementioned person.
The Lethbridge surname is most commonly found in the regions of Devon and Somerset in England. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Lethbridge have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as part of the British diaspora.
Notable individuals bearing the Lethbridge surname have made contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The surname continues to be present in contemporary Britain, reflecting the rich tapestry of the nation's history and heritage.
There are approximately 1,489 people named Lethbridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,386th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Lethbridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Ben
- Chad
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ross
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Judith
- Julia
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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