About Wedge
The surname Wedge is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wegge," meaning a wedge-shaped object. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a wedge-like appearance or who worked with wedges, such as a carpenter or a blacksmith. The name may also have been used metaphorically to describe someone who was stubborn or unyielding, like a wedge. Overall, the surname Wedge likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
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The surname Wedge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wedge 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 Wedge is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wedge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wedge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.