WADLE
Wadle
Wadle is a rare British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "woedel," which means a hill or high ground. The surname is predominantly found in the South West region of England, particularly in counties such as Devon and Somerset.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Wadle date back to the medieval period, and it is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname to identify individuals who resided near or on a hill.
Over the centuries, the Wadle surname has seen variations in spelling, including Waddell and Wadell. The bearers of the Wadle surname have been associated with various occupations such as farmers, landowners, and labourers.
Today, the Wadle surname remains relatively uncommon, with a small number of individuals bearing the name across the United Kingdom. The Wadle family name is a part of Britain's rich heritage and serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots of those who carry it.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.
Similar and related surnames
- Waddle
- Waddel
- Waddell
- Waddill
- Waddele
- Waddall
- Walde
- Wadl
- Wadee
- Wadel
- Wadeley
- Wadell
- Wadelow
- Wadely
- Wadez
- Waidele
- Waidle
- Weadle
- Wedale
- Wedall
- Weddal
- Weddall
- Weddel
- Weddele
- Weddell
- Weddill
- Weddle
- Wedel
- Wedell
- Wedle
- Weedal
- Weedale
- Weedall
- Weedell
- Weedle
- Weidle
- Wheedale
- Wheedle
- Waddelow
- Wadleigh
- Wadler
- Wadley
- Watdell
- Wheedall
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