NORTHEDGE
Northedge
Origins and Meaning
Northedge is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "norð," meaning "north," and "ecg," meaning "edge" or "ridge." Therefore, the surname Northedge likely referred to someone who lived on or near a northern edge or ridge.
History
The Northedge surname is believed to have originated in the regions of Derbyshire and Yorkshire in England. It is classified as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have hailed from a place marked by a northern edge or ridge.
Variants
Variants of the Northedge surname include Northage and Northedge.
Notable Individuals
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Popularity
The Northedge surname is relatively rare in England today, with only a small number of individuals bearing this surname. It is not considered a common or widespread surname.
There are approximately 175 people named Northedge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Northedge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Ronald
Female
- Alyson
- Andrea
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Jane
- Julie
- Laura
- Lynn
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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