The origins of the Chidgey name come from when the
Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Chidgey was originally derived from a family having lived in the parish of Chedzoy, near Bridgewater in the county of
Somerset. Chidgey belongs to the large category of
Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.
Early Origins of the Chidgey family
The surname Chidgey was first found in
Somerset where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Chidgey family
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Chidgey Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few
hundred years ago,
spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Chidgey include Chedzoy, Chedzey, Chidzoy, Chedgey, Chedsey, Chidgey, Chidsey, Chedesy and many more.
Early Notables of the Chidgey family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Chidgey family to the New World and Oceana
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck
England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in
England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:
Chidgey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- James Chidgey, aged 63, who landed in America from Cheltenham, in 1903
- Percy O. Chidgey, aged 20, who landed in America from Bristol, England, in 1910
- Arthur Chidgey, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Milton Regis, England, in 1912
- John Chidgey, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Bridgewater, England, in 1913
- Francis W. Chidgey, aged 3, who landed in America from Bristol, England, in 1920
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Contemporary Notables of the name Chidgey (post 1700)
- Harry Chidgey (b. 1879), English first-class cricketer and test match umpire
- David Chidgey (b. 1942), Baron Chidgey, Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom
- Catherine Chidgey (b. 1970), New Zealand novelist and writer, recipient of the Adam Foundation Prize in 1997
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