COOMBS
Coombs
Coombs is a surname that originates from England, specifically in the region of Devonshire. The name is of occupational origin, derived from the Old English word "cumb," meaning a small valley or hollow, and it was used to refer to someone who lived in such a place or worked in valleys or hollows.
The Coombs surname may also be of Norman origin, coming from the Old French word "combe," which has a similar meaning to the Old English term. This Norman influence on the surname can be traced back to the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 when William the Conqueror invaded England.
Variants of the Coombs surname include variations in spelling such as Combs, Coombes, and Cumbes. Over time, the Coombs name has spread beyond its Devonshire origins throughout the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world.
Notable individuals with the surname Coombs include British actress Caitlin Coombs and English footballer Jake Coombs. The Coombs surname carries a rich history within England and continues to be passed down through generations as a part of British heritage.
There are approximately 8,873 people named Coombs in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,071st most common surname in Britain. Around 136 in a million people in Britain are named Coombs.
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
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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