BALCOMBE
Balcombe
Balcombe is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from a village with the same name located in West Sussex, England. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "bealuc," meaning bend or brook, and "hām," which means homestead or village.
Historically, the Balcombe family is associated with the county of Sussex, particularly with the Balcombe Park estate near Haywards Heath. The Balcombe name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded the village of Balcombe. Over the centuries, the surname has spread beyond Sussex, with Balcombe families found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Balcombe include Sir Edward Balcombe, a Victorian-era British businessman and railway entrepreneur. There are also records of Balcombe families involved in various professions, from agriculture to law.
The Balcombe surname carries a sense of heritage and connection to the English countryside, reflecting the family's historical roots in Sussex. Today, the name continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a reminder of the family's enduring legacy.
There are approximately 983 people named Balcombe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,470th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Balcombe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Clive
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Tim
- Wiliam
- William
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan