Baldridge

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from a place name meaning 'ridge of Bald' or 'bald ridge', referring to a bare or treeless ridge.

Etymology

The surname combines the Old English 'bald' meaning bare or bald with 'ridge' referring to a geographical feature. It likely originated as a topographic surname for someone living near such a geographical feature.

About the Baldridge Surname

An English topographic surname referring to a bare or treeless ridge. The name reflects the descriptive naming conventions of medieval England.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and North America, with concentrations in the southeastern United States.

Baldridge Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Baldridge Surname