About Coombs
The surname Coombs is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cumb," meaning "valley." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a valley. The name Coombs is fairly common in England, particularly in the southwestern region, where there are several places named Coombe or Coombes. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Combs or Coombes, but they all share the same etymological root.
The surname Coombs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coombs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Coombs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Coombs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Coombs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.