PLUMRIDGE
Plumridge
Plumridge is a British surname that has its origins in the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be of locational origin, derived from the Old English words plum and ridge, indicating someone who lived near a plum orchard or on a ridge where plum trees grew.
The first recorded instance of the surname Plumridge dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Somerset, England. Over time, the name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals with the surname Plumridge have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The name continues to be present in modern British society, reflecting a rich heritage and a diverse range of family histories.
Variant spellings of the surname Plumridge include Plumeridge and Plumbridge, illustrating the evolution of names over time.
Overall, the surname Plumridge represents a distinctive part of British onomastic history, embodying the connection between individuals and the land they inhabited.
There are approximately 1,466 people named Plumridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,442nd most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Plumridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Darryl
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Maurice
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Roy
Female
- Carol
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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