What is the origin of the last name Ledge?

The last name "Ledge" is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "hlægd" which means a sheltered place or a path leading to a house. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or in a ledge or sheltered area. It could also have been a topographic surname for someone who lived near a prominent ledge or cliff.

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