Ridgway Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Ridgway ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ridgway Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ridgway family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 96
Female Servant 52
Independent 38
Farmer 28
Labourer 27
Male Servant 26
Cotton Weaver 25
Silk Weaver 13
Silk Winder 11
Weaver 11
Cotton Spinner 7
Mason 6
Shoe Maker 6
Collier 6
Butcher 6
Potter 6
Lace Maker 5
Coal Miner 5
Hand Loom Weaver 5
Clerk 5
File Cutter 5
Grocer 4
Cotton Piecer 4
Dress Maker 4
Pupil 4

Ridgway Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ridgway 100% 20,369
2 Ridgeway 88% 5,009
3 Redgway 86% 575
4 Wridgway 88% 119

Did you know?

The surname Ridgway is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Ridgway family