Edgecomb

Edgecomb Meaning & Origin

About Edgecomb
The surname Edgecomb is of English origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "edge" and "combe." "Edge" refers to a boundary or border, while "combe" is an Old English word meaning a small valley or hollow. Therefore, the surname Edgecomb likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or on the edge of a valley or hollow. It could also be a topographical name for someone who lived on or near a prominent edge or boundary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Edgecomb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Edgecomb: 1,223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,393
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Edgecomb 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 Edgecomb is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E3202051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 JH K AO0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛʤkɔm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJKMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E322

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edgecomb in Braille

Here's how to represent Edgecomb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Edgecomb in braille

How to sign the name Edgecomb using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Edgecomb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Edgecomb in sign language

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