ACOMB
Acomb
Acomb is a locational surname of English origin. It is derived from the village of Acomb in North Yorkshire, England. The name "Acomb" is thought to come from the Old English words āc meaning "oak" and cumb meaning "valley", describing the geographical features of the original settlement.
The surname Acomb is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Akum". Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Akum, Akome, Akham, Acome, and Akam, before settling on the modern form, Acomb.
Families bearing the surname Acomb have historically been associated with North Yorkshire, particularly around the village of Acomb. However, migration and dispersion have led to the surname being found in various parts of the United Kingdom and even beyond.
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As with many British surnames, variations and adaptations of the Acomb surname exist, reflecting historical changes in spelling and pronunciation. The surname Acomb embodies a connection to the village of Acomb and its surroundings, highlighting the importance of local heritage in English family names.
There are approximately 99 people named Acomb in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Acomb.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alec
- Anthony
- Dale
- Darren
- Drew
- Nicholas
- Philip
- Raymond
- Robert
- Russell
- Stephen
Female
- Emily
- Felicity
- Gillian
- Hazel
- Jane
- Joyce
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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