GAMBER
Gamber
Origin of Name
Gamber is a British surname of uncertain origin. It may have derived from various sources, including the Old English personal name "Gamra," meaning "old," or from the Middle English word "gambler," denoting a professional gambler or dice player.
Distribution
The surname Gamber is relatively rare in the United Kingdom and is most commonly found in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. However, specific data on the distribution of this surname is limited due to its infrequency.
Notable Individuals
As the Gamber surname is less common, there are no widely recognized figures associated with it throughout British history.
Modern Significance
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Gamber are likely to be found dispersed across various regions of the United Kingdom and may be engaged in diverse professions and activities, reflecting the general diversity of British society.
There are approximately 11 people named Gamber in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Gamber.
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
- Mark
Female
- Rosalind
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.