TheNameDBPartridge
OccupationalMeaning
One who hunts or traps partridges, or a nickname for someone resembling the bird.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'partrich' (partridge bird), used either as an occupational name for a hunter or as a descriptive nickname. The bird was commonly hunted in medieval England.
About the Partridge Surname
Partridge is an occupational surname reflecting the hunting traditions of medieval England. The name has remained in steady use and appears in various cultural references.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with particular concentrations in the Midlands and southern regions.
Notable Bearers
Eric Partridge, Partridge family (fictional), Don Partridge