WITCOMB
Witcomb
Witcomb is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Wida" which means "wood." The suffix "comb" or "kamb" is often associated with places of this name in early records. The name likely originated as a geographic or topographic surname for someone who lived near a wood or forest.
The first recorded instance of the surname Witcomb can be traced back to the early 13th century in the county of Wiltshire in England. Over the centuries, the name has spread across various regions in the United Kingdom. Notable individuals bearing the surname Witcomb have made contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts.
Today, individuals with the surname Witcomb can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 610 people named Witcomb in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Witcomb.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Julian
- Lee
- Mark
- Paul
- Philip
- Roger
- Roy
Female
- Carol
- Elaine
- Hannah
- Jill
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Susan