Edgecombe

Edgecombe Meaning & Origin

About Edgecombe
The surname Edgecombe is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements: "edge," referring to the border or boundary of something, and "combe," meaning a small valley or hollow. Therefore, the name Edgecombe likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or on the edge of a valley or hollow. It is a toponymic surname that reflects the geographical features of the area where the family resided.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Edgecombe: 629
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35721
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E32020510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 JH K OW0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛʤkoʊm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJKMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E322

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edgecombe in Braille

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

The name Edgecombe in braille

How to sign the name Edgecombe using Sign Language

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

The name Edgecombe in sign language

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