About Doddridge
The surname Doddridge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "dod," meaning "to make a noise" or "to buzz," and "rig," meaning "ridge." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a ridge where there was a buzzing or humming sound, possibly due to a stream or wind. Over time, the surname Doddridge has evolved and is now primarily found in the United States.
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The surname Doddridge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Doddridge based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Doddridge is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Doddridge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Doddridge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.