WESTCOMBE
Westcombe
Westcombe is a surname of British origin, believed to have originated from various places in England, particularly from Westcombe Park in Greenwich, London, or Westcombe in Somerset. The name is derived from Old English words "west" meaning west and "cumb" or "cumb" meaning valley, indicating a person who lived in or near a valley to the west.
The Westcombe family name has been traced back to medieval times, and individuals bearing this surname have been recorded in various historical documents, such as parish records, census data, and heraldic records. The surname has been prevalent in regions across England, with notable concentrations in London, Somerset, and Devon.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Westcombe have been involved in a diverse range of occupations and activities, reflecting the historical and social context of their times. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, as is common with many English surnames.
Today, the surname Westcombe continues to be borne by families in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Family histories and genealogical research have contributed to the preservation of the Westcombe name and its associated heritage.
There are approximately 91 people named Westcombe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Westcombe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Dennis
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ryan
- Terence
Female
- Claire
- Eileen
- Lucy
- Lydia
- Maureen
- Nancy
- Rosina
- Sabina
- Sara
- Theresa