COOMBES
Coombes
Origin and Etymology
Coombes is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "cumb" meaning a small valley or a hollow, which in turn originates from the Welsh word "cwm". The name likely denotes someone who lived in or near a small valley.
Notable Bearers
- Edward Coombes (1880-1945): An English painter known for his landscape paintings depicting the countryside of Southern England.
- Sarah Coombes (born 1968): A British author and journalist, famous for her works on British history.
- Christopher Coombes (1935-2006): Notable British architect and urban planner, known for his innovative designs of public buildings.
Distribution
The surname Coombes is most commonly found in Southern England, with notable concentrations in regions such as Devonshire, Somerset, and Kent.
Variants
Variants of the surname Coombes include Coombs, Coomb, and Combs.
Heraldry
The Coombes family crest features a shield divided into two horizontal halves, with a tree depicted in the upper half and a river in the lower half. The crest symbolises the familial connection to nature and the landscape.
There are approximately 9,471 people named Coombes in the UK. That makes it the 986th most common surname in Britain. Around 145 in a million people in Britain are named Coombes.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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