There are
1030
Ridgelys in the USA
Ridgely is the
24339th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ridgely

CharlesRidgely

Charles Ridgely was a wealthy Maryland planter and politician who served as the 15th Governor of Maryland from 1816 to 1819.

JohnRidgely

John Ridgely was an American actor known for his roles in films like 'The Big Sleep' and 'The Diary of Anne Frank.'

DavidRidgely

David Ridgely was an American businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to the development of Baltimore, Maryland.

EmilyRidgely

Emily Ridgely was a prominent socialite and hostess in Maryland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

WilliamRidgely

William Ridgely was a lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Maryland from 1824 to 1829.

CharlesG.

Charles G. Ridgely was an American architect known for his designs of public and residential buildings in Baltimore, Maryland.

MarylandRidgely

Maryland Ridgely was an African-American educator and civil rights activist who fought for equal educational opportunities for African-American children in Maryland.

CarolineRidgely

Caroline Ridgely was an American photographer known for her portrait photography and documentation of everyday life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

RobertRidgely

Robert Ridgely was an American ornithologist and conservationist known for his extensive research and writings on birds.

JamesRidgely

James Ridgely was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Maryland from 1791 to 1796.

Ridgely Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ridgely' is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'hrycg' meaning 'ridge' or 'spine.' It is believed to have originally been a topographic surname for someone who lived near a ridge or hill.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ridgely' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in Maryland where several prominent individuals with the surname have lived.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ridgely' include 'Ridley,' 'Ridler,' 'Radley,' 'Redley,' 'Ridly,' 'Riddly,' 'Ridgway,' 'Ridgeway,' 'Ridyard,' and 'Ridyards.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Ridgely.'