BIDDISCOMBE
Biddiscombe
Biddiscombe is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the county of Devon. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Bidda" or "Bydda", combined with the word "comb", which means a small, sheltered valley.
The Biddiscombe family has a long history in Devon, with records dating back to the early medieval period. They were primarily agricultural workers, living in small farming communities in the rural areas of Devon.
Over the centuries, the Biddiscombe surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other countries, mainly through emigration and migration. Today, individuals with the surname Biddiscombe can be found worldwide, though the name remains more concentrated in the UK.
Notable individuals with the surname Biddiscombe are relatively few, given the name's historical roots in rural communities. However, the name continues to be cherished by those who bear it and has become a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 452 people named Biddiscombe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Biddiscombe.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Colin
- David
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Steven
- Timothy
Female
- Amanda
- Clare
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Olga
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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