COLCOMBE
Colcombe
Colcombe is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "col," meaning "charcoal," and "cumb," meaning "valley," indicating someone who lived in or near a valley where charcoal was produced.
The surname Colcombe is believed to have originated in the West Country of England, particularly in the county of Devon. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the early 13th century, with variations such as Colcome and Colcomp being used in historical records.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Colcombe have been found in various regions of England, with concentrations in areas such as Devon and Somerset. The name may have been associated with families involved in charcoal production or those residing in valleys where this activity took place.
Today, the surname Colcombe is relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals carrying the name. It remains a distinctive and historically significant part of English surname heritage, reflecting the agricultural and industrial activities of past generations in the British countryside.
There are approximately 261 people named Colcombe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Colcombe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Paul
- Sam
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Aimee
- Diane
- Joan
- Linda
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Serena
- Sharon
- Susan