RIDGWELL
Ridgwell
Ridgwell is an English surname originating from the village of Ridgewell in Essex, East Anglia. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "hrycg" meaning ridge and "well(a)" meaning spring or stream, denoting someone who lived near a stream on a ridge.
The Ridgwell surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Ridgewell, Ridge, and Ridgway. The earliest instances of the surname date back to the 13th century in Essex, where the Ridgewell family held land and played a significant role in local affairs.
The Ridgwell surname has spread beyond Essex, with bearers of the name found throughout the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The Ridgwell name is associated with a heritage of agriculture, landownership, and community leadership.
Today, Ridgwell is a relatively uncommon surname, but it carries with it a rich history and a connection to a specific locality in England. The descendants of the Ridgwell family can be found in various professions and walks of life, continuing the legacy of their ancestors from Ridgewell village.
There are approximately 689 people named Ridgwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,816th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Ridgwell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Barry
- Clive
- Daniel
- David
- George
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Ross
Female
- Charlotte
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Hayley
- Janet
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Victoria