STINCHCOMB
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb is a British surname with origins believed to date back to the medieval period. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Stinc", meaning "strong" or "brave", combined with "cumb", meaning "valley". Therefore, "Stinchcomb" could be interpreted as "strong valley" or "brave valley".
The Stinchcomb surname is most commonly found in regions with historical connections to the Anglo-Saxon period, such as the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Stinchcomb have been recorded in various historical documents, reflecting the movement and settlement of families across different regions of Britain.
Like many surnames of English origin, the spelling and pronunciation of Stinchcomb may have evolved over time, leading to variations such as Stinchcombe or Stinchcom. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Stinchcomb have been involved in a variety of occupations and played diverse roles within their communities.
Today, the surname Stinchcomb continues to be borne by individuals and families across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogical history.
There are approximately 97 people named Stinchcomb in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Stinchcomb.
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