WELBURN

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Welburn

Welburn is a surname of British origin, typically found in the county of Yorkshire. The name is of toponymic origin, deriving from the Old English words "waella" meaning "spring" and "burna" meaning "stream". This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived by a stream or spring.

The Welburn surname is first recorded in Yorkshire in the 13th century, making it an ancient and well-established surname in the region. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated for various reasons such as work, education, or military service.

Individuals bearing the surname Welburn have contributed to various fields and endeavours, including but not limited to art, politics, academia, and business. As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation have arisen over time, such as Welborne or Welbourn.

Today, the surname Welburn remains relatively uncommon compared to some other British surnames, but it continues to be borne by families proud of their Yorkshire heritage and history.

There are approximately 1,479 people named Welburn in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,419th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Welburn.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
David
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Christine
Claire
Denise
Emma
Jacqueline
Janet
Joan
Josie
Karen
Sarah
Susan
Tracy

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