Dredge

Dredge Meaning & Origin

About Dredge
The surname Dredge is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "dregge," meaning "a drag net." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as dredgers, fishermen, or those involved in the fishing industry. The name likely originated from someone who lived near or worked with a dredging net, which was used to catch fish or other aquatic creatures. Over time, the surname Dredge became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dredge: 522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41657
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dredge based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D60320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 JH
🌐 IPA
/drɛʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dredge in Braille

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

The name Dredge in braille

How to sign the name Dredge using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dredge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dredge in sign language

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