About Ridge
The surname Ridge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hrycg," meaning "ridge" or "crest." It was originally a topographic name given to someone who lived near a ridge or hilltop. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive ridge-like feature on their body, such as a prominent nose or forehead. Over time, the surname Ridge has become a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Ridge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ridge 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 Ridge is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ridge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ridge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.