How common is the Mogridge surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Mogridge in the United States.

Are there Mogridge soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 8 soldiers with the Mogridge surname appear in Civil War records.

Mogridge

Q: What does the surname Mogridge mean?

The surname Mogridge means "One who lives near a ridge or hill associated with a person named Mog.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One who lives near a ridge or hill associated with a person named Mog.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English personal name Mog combined with 'ridge' meaning a long narrow elevation. The surname likely originated in southern England where such topographic features were common.

About the Mogridge Surname

An English topographic surname combining a personal name with a geographical feature. The name reflects the English practice of identifying individuals by their proximity to distinctive landscape features.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Concentrated in southern England, particularly in Devon and Somerset regions.

Mogridge Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Mogridge Surname

George Mogridge

Jr.

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

8 soldiers with the Mogridge surname found in Civil War records.

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