Doddridge

Doddridge Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Doddridge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Doddridge: 428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0360320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 D R IH0 JH
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑdrɪʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTRJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doddridge in Braille

Here's how to represent Doddridge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Doddridge in braille

How to sign the name Doddridge using Sign Language

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.

The name Doddridge in sign language

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