TheNameDBRidgeway
TopographicMeaning
A path or road that runs along a ridge or elevated terrain.
Etymology
Combines Old English 'hrycg' (ridge) with 'weg' (way/path). The surname denotes residence near or use of such a geographical feature.
About the Ridgeway Surname
A topographic surname indicating residence along a ridge path or elevated route. The name reflects the English landscape and medieval settlement patterns.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and the United States, with concentrations in the Midlands and Appalachian regions.
Notable Bearers
Cecily Ridgeway (fictional character), various historical landowners