EDGCUMBE
Edgcumbe
Edgcumbe is an English surname with roots dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, deriving from a small village in Cornwall named "Edgcumbe". The village's name is believed to mean "at the edge of the valley", with "edge" referring to a hilltop and "combe" indicating a valley.
The Edgcumbe family has been historically associated with the county of Cornwall, in southwestern England. Members of the Edgcumbe family have been prominent landowners, residing in the Edgcumbe Estate, which includes the historic Mount Edgcumbe House. The house, located near Plymouth, has been the ancestral home of the Edgcumbe family for centuries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Edgcumbe include Sir Richard Edgcumbe, who served as a Member of Parliament and was High Sheriff of Cornwall in the 16th century. The family has been influential in local politics, as well as in the fields of agriculture and trade.
The surname Edgcumbe has variations in spelling, including Edgecumbe and Edgecombe. Throughout history, members of the Edgcumbe family have held various titles and positions of prestige, contributing to the rich heritage of the name.
Typical given names associated with the Edgcumbe surname
Male
- Allan
- David
- Ernest
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Ronald
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Janet
- Jean
- Margaret
- Maria
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Suzanne
- Tracey
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 198 people named Edgcumbe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Edgcumbe.
