Weddle

Weddle is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Wid(d)el" which means "wide dell". This surname is primarily found in the region of East Anglia in England.

The earliest records of the Weddle surname date back to the 12th century, indicating its long history in British genealogy. Over the centuries, the name has evolved and adopted various spellings such as Weddell, Weddel, and Waddle.

Individuals with the surname Weddle can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Throughout history, bearers of the Weddle surname have been noted in a variety of professions, including farming, trading, and craftsmanship.

Today, the Weddle surname continues to be present in British society, with many individuals proudly bearing this ancestral name as part of their identity.

There are approximately 316 people named Weddle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Weddle.

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Andrea
  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Karen
  • Leah
  • Lynn
  • Margaret
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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