Wilcomb

Wilcomb Meaning & Origin

About Wilcomb
The surname Wilcomb is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilcuma," meaning "welcoming" or "friendly." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their hospitable and welcoming nature. Over time, the name evolved into Wilcomb and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wilcomb: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKMP
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W042051
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wilcomb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKMP', 'FLKMP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilcomb in Braille

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

The name Wilcomb in braille

How to sign the name Wilcomb using Sign Language

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

The name Wilcomb in sign language

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