Combie

Topographic

Meaning

Resident of a place with 'comb' or 'combe' in the name, referring to a valley or hollow.

Etymology

From Old English 'comb' or 'combe' meaning a valley or hollow, combined with a locative suffix. The surname reflects Scottish topographic naming traditions.

About the Combie Surname

A Scottish topographic surname derived from geographical features. The name reflects the importance of valley and hollow formations in Scottish place naming.

Distribution

Found primarily in Scotland with some distribution in northern England.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Combie Surname

A.B. Combie

Chairman