Mugridge

Mugridge is a British surname that has roots dating back to medieval times. The origin of the surname Mugridge is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent. The name is thought to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "mug" which means "small" and "ridge" which refers to a raised strip of land.

The Mugridge surname is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Kent and Sussex. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Mugridge surname have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other countries, contributing to the global dispersal of the name.

Throughout history, bearers of the Mugridge surname have been associated with a variety of occupations and trades, reflecting the diversity of British society. The name may have been adopted based on familial or geographical ties, or perhaps even as a nickname indicating a particular physical or personal characteristic.

Today, the Mugridge surname endures as a reminder of British heritage and ancestry, serving as a link to the past for those who proudly bear it.

There are approximately 585 people named Mugridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Mugridge.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Keith
  • Leslie
  • Matthew
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Timothy

Female

  • Alison
  • Amanda
  • Barbara
  • Clare
  • Danielle
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jodie
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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