Origin and Meaning of Holcomb
Meaning & Origin
Hollow village or homestead
Origin: Old English - Derived from Old English elements 'hol' meaning 'hollow' and 'cumb' meaning 'valley' or 'hollow'.
Interesting Facts
- Holcomb is a surname and place name found in various regions, particularly in England and the United States.
- As a geographical name, Holcomb can refer to several locations in the U.S., including Holcomb, Kansas.
- Notable bearers of the name include John Holcomb, a prominent figure in 19th century American politics.
- Holcomb, while less common as a given name, has seen usage in various forms often as a surname being adopted as a first name.
- Variants of the name include Holcome and Holcomb, as well as similar names such as Colcombe and Wrotham.