WELBORN

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Welborn

Overview

Welborn is a British surname with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the pre-7th-century Old English name "Waelforne." The name comes from the elements "wæl" meaning "foreigner" or "stranger" and "burna" meaning "stream." It is believed that Welborn was originally a topographic name that denoted someone who lived by a stream that was populated by foreigners or strangers.

Distribution

The surname Welborn is mainly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southern regions such as Hampshire, Kent, and Sussex. Over the centuries, migration patterns have spread the name to other English-speaking countries and regions, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Notable Individuals

John Welborn (b. 1976): Australian former professional rugby player who represented the Wallabies.
Martha Welborn (1864-1939): British suffragette and campaigner for women's rights during the early 20th century.

Variants

Variants of the surname Welborn include Wellborn, Welbourn, and Wellbourn.

There are approximately 290 people named Welborn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Welborn.

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
Craig
David
Gavin
Ian
John
Mark
Matthew
Michael
Paul
Peter
Philip
Robert
Thomas

Female

Alison
Amanda
Blanche
Charlotte
Doris
Elizabeth
Emma
Fiona
Jane
Jessica
Karen
Kathleen
Margaret
Rebecca
Vee

Similar and related surnames

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