VINICOMBE
Vinicombe
Vinicombe is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the southwestern region of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. The surname is believed to have originated from the Old English "fenn," meaning marsh or swamp, and "cumb," referring to a valley. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy valley.
The earliest recorded instances of the Vinicombe surname date back to the 16th century in Devon parish records. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of England as families migrated for various reasons such as employment opportunities or marriage.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Vinicombe have been relatively few in number, but various branches of the family have been involved in a range of occupations, including agriculture, trade, and more recently, professions such as law, medicine, and education. The Vinicombe surname has maintained a relatively low profile in terms of wider recognition, with most individuals using the name in personal rather than public or professional contexts.
Today, the Vinicombe surname continues to be passed down through generations, and descendants can be found in various parts of England and beyond.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 99 people named Vinicombe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Vinicombe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- David
- James
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Emma
- Geraldine
- Joanne
- Julia
- Karen
- Linda
- Lucy
- Michelle
- Natasha
- Robina
Similar and related surnames
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