Clabburn

Clabburn is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the county of Norfolk in the East of England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name Clabb, combined with the suffix -burn, meaning stream.

The Clabburn surname has been documented in Norfolk records dating back centuries, indicating a long history of presence in the region. Individuals bearing the Clabburn name have been noted for their involvement in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and the military.

Notable figures with the surname Clabburn include Charles Henry Clabburn (1879–1962), an English cricketer who played for Norfolk in minor counties championship matches. Another notable Clabburn is Edith Clabburn, a British teacher and suffragette who served in World War I as a nurse.

The Clabburn surname continues to be present in modern times, with descendants dispersed across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world as a result of migration and emigration patterns.

Overall, the Clabburn surname represents a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the history and heritage of the Norfolk region and its people.

There are approximately 173 people named Clabburn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Clabburn.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alistair
  • Craig
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Pj
  • Robert
  • Ross
  • Simon
  • Terence

Female

  • Belinda
  • Caroline
  • Donna
  • Edith
  • Fiona
  • Hilary
  • Joanna
  • Margaret
  • Sally
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

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