Rudge Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rudge Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rudge family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 54
Agricultural Labourer 51
Farmer 29
Independent 20
Labourer 20
Male Servant 14
Nailor 13
Shoe Maker 9
Pupil 8
Coal Miner 7
Bricklayer 7
Blacksmith 6
Gardener 6
Dress Maker 6
Carpenter 5
Brick Layer 5
Iron Worker 5
Butcher 4
Smith 4
Glass Maker Journeyman 4
Clerk 3
Nail Maker 3
Cole Miner 3
Spade Maker 3
Carpet Weaver 3

Rudge Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rudge 100% 17,084
2 Ridge 80% 15,641
3 Redge 80% 1,078
4 Uridge 67% 704
5 Rodge 80% 393
6 Radge 80% 295
7 Oridge 67% 109
8 Euridge 57% 102

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

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