Larcombe

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from a place name meaning 'lark valley' or 'valley of the larks'.

Etymology

Combines Old English 'lærce' or 'larke' (lark, the bird) with 'comb' or 'combe' (valley). The surname originates from a location in Devon, England.

About the Larcombe Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place name referring to a valley inhabited by larks. The name has medieval origins in Devon.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 6,500 bearers in the United States #1,579 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Devon and other parts of England, with scattered presence in English-speaking countries.

Larcombe Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Larcombe Surname