WOODGER
Woodger
Woodger is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Old English word "wudu", meaning wood, and the Middle English word "gere", meaning spear. The name evolved as a topographic surname for someone who lived by a wooden fence or near a wooded area.
Historically, the Woodger surname can be traced back to medieval England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name has been found in various regions of England, including Kent, Sussex, and Surrey.
Over the centuries, the Woodger surname has spread beyond England to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with historical ties to the British Empire.
Notable individuals bearing the Woodger surname have made contributions in various fields, including academia, the arts, and sciences. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a sense of heritage and lineage for those who bear it.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation have occurred over time, leading to different branches of the family adopting slightly altered forms of the name. Despite these variations, the common thread that binds individuals with the Woodger surname is their shared ancestry and history.
Typical given names associated with the Woodger surname
Male
- Alistair
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Trevor
Female
- Deborah
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 945 people named Woodger in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,689th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Woodger.
Famous people named Woodger
- Joseph Henry Woodger - Philosopher of biology (1894 to 1981)
- George Woodger - Football player (1883 to 1961)
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.