About Sedgwick
The surname Sedgwick is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "sæcg" meaning "sedge" and "wic" meaning "dwelling place." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Sedgwick. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with sedge, a type of grass-like plant found in wetlands. Over time, the surname Sedgwick has become widespread and is now found in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Sedgwick is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sedgwick in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sedgwick using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.