About Ridgell
The surname Ridgell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hrycg," meaning "ridge" or "crest." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a ridge or hill. The addition of the suffix "-ell" indicates a diminutive form, suggesting a smaller or lesser ridge. Therefore, the surname Ridgell can be interpreted as "dweller by the small ridge" or "one who comes from the little hill."
The surname Ridgell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ridgell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ridgell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ridgell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.