TRUBRIDGE
Trubridge
Trubridge is a British surname of locational origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "trēow" meaning tree, and "brycg" meaning bridge. This suggests that early bearers of the surname might have lived near a bridge that was either constructed from wood or passed through an area filled with trees.
The surname Trubridge is most commonly found in the counties of Sussex, Kent, and Surrey in the southeast of England, with historical records dating back to the medieval period. Over time, families bearing the name Trubridge have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly in former British colonies such as Australia and New Zealand.
Notable individuals with the surname Trubridge include William Trubridge, a world-renowned freediver from New Zealand who has set multiple world records in the sport.
The Trubridge surname reflects the rich history and heritage of British localities and the role of bridges in shaping the landscape and communities of England.
There are approximately 118 people named Trubridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Trubridge.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Daniel
- Graham
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Ross
- Simon
Female
- Amy
- Britt
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Joan
- Joanne
- Leila
- Mandy
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
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