OLDRIDGE
Oldridge
Oldridge is a distinguished surname of English origin. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ald", meaning old, and "hrycg", referring to a ridge or hill. The name likely signified someone who lived near or on an old ridge, hill, or embankment.
The first recorded instance of the Oldridge surname dates back to the early 16th century, where it was documented in the county of Devon. Over the centuries, the name has spread across England and beyond, carried by families of various backgrounds.
Individuals bearing the Oldridge surname have been involved in a wide array of professions and pursuits. From agriculture to trade, academia to the arts, the name has left its mark on British history and culture.
Today, the Oldridge surname can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and across the globe, with descendants of Oldridge families continuing to uphold the legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 781 people named Oldridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,945th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Oldridge.
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
- David
- Guy
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stuart
Female
- Barbara
- Donna
- Emma
- Gemma
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Petra
- Sheila
- Victoria