Eldredge

Eldredge Meaning & Origin

About Eldredge
The surname Eldredge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Aelfric," meaning "elf ruler," combined with the suffix "-ric," meaning "ruler" or "king." Over time, the name evolved to Eldredge, and individuals with this surname are believed to have ancestral ties to someone who was either named Aelfric or had a similar name. The name Eldredge signifies a person with noble or regal qualities, suggesting a connection to leadership or authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eldredge: 4,426
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,517
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eldredge 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 Eldredge is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4360320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L D R EH1 JH
🌐 IPA
/ɪlˈdrɛʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTRJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eldredge in Braille

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

The name Eldredge in braille

How to sign the name Eldredge using Sign Language

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

The name Eldredge in sign language

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