HOLCOMBE
Holcombe
Holcombe is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English words "hol," meaning hollow or depression, and "cumb," meaning valley. As such, the surname likely originated as a toponymic name for someone who lived in or near a hollow or valley.
The Holcombe surname is especially associated with the counties of Somerset and Devon in southwestern England. It is believed that various branches of the Holcombe family were established in these regions during the Middle Ages, and descendants have since spread to other parts of the country and the world.
Like many British surnames, Holcombe has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Holcomb, Holcom, Holcome, and Holcombes. Individuals bearing the surname Holcombe have been noted in records relating to land ownership, local governance, and other aspects of English history.
Today, the surname Holcombe is relatively uncommon but continues to be borne by families with roots in the historic counties of Somerset and Devon. The name represents a connection to the landscape and history of rural England, reflecting the ancestral homes and origins of those who bear it.
There are approximately 1,054 people named Holcombe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,084th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Holcombe.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Amber
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
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