WITHYCOMBE
Withycombe
Withycombe is a surname of English origin. It is locational and derives from various places in England, such as Withycombe in Devon and Somerset. The name originates from the Old English words wiðig, meaning "willow," and cumb, meaning "valley." It likely referred to a person who lived near a valley with willow trees.
The name Withycombe is found predominantly in the southwest of England, particularly in Devon and Somerset. The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the 16th century.
Famous bearers of the Withycombe surname include [insert any notable individuals with the surname Withycombe]. Over the centuries, the name has likely branched out into various spelling variations due to changes in pronunciation and dialect differences.
Withycombe is a relatively rare surname, indicating a strong sense of heritage and tradition among those who bear it. It remains an important part of English genealogy and history, reflecting the geographical roots of the families who carry this surname.
There are approximately 165 people named Withycombe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Withycombe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Greig
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neil
- Nicholas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Da
- Helen
- Kh
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Moyra
- Nicola
- Susan
- Yvonne
- Zoe