WEDDLE
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.
Typical given names associated with the Weddle 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
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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
Famous people named Weddle
- Derek Weddle - Football player
- Jack Weddle - Football player (1905 to 1979)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.