TheNameDBMogridge
TopographicMeaning
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
Concentrated in southern England, particularly in Devon and Somerset regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers; primarily a regional family surname