Judge
Judge Meaning & Origin
About Judge
The surname Judge is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "juge," which means "judge" or "magistrate." It is an occupational surname given to someone who held the position of a judge or worked in a legal profession. The name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their fair and just decision-making abilities or who had a connection to the legal system. Over time, the surname Judge has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Judge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Judge: 10,453
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 3,414
- Frequency per 100k people: 3.54
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Judge 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 Judge is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Judge in Braille
Here's how to represent Judge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Judge using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Judge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
