WINTERIDGE
Winteridge
Winteridge is a surname of British origin, predominantly found in the southern counties of England. The name is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "winter," meaning winter, and "hrycg," meaning ridge. This suggests that the surname originally referred to someone who lived near a winter ridge, a high point in a landscape associated with the winter season.
The first recorded instance of the surname Winteridge dates back to the early 19th century in the county of Surrey. Over the years, families bearing the Winteridge surname have spread across various parts of England, with concentrations in counties such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire.
Individuals with the Winteridge surname have been involved in a variety of occupations, including farming, trade, and skilled craftsmanship. The surname has endured through generations, with many descendants proudly carrying on the Winteridge name. Today, individuals with the surname Winteridge can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the diaspora of British families over time.
There are approximately 94 people named Winteridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Winteridge.