Holcombe (surname)
| Holcombe | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | "from (a place called) Holcombe"; Anglo-Saxon origin |
| Region of origin | Devon and other English counties |
| Related names | Holcomb, Halcombe and other variant spellings |
Holcombe is a surname, originating in a number of English villages with the name. Early examples are recorded as de Holcombe, and the final e has been dropped from many family names. Notable people with the surname Holcombe (with an e) include:
- Brett Holcombe, Australian paralympic athlete
- Brian Holcombe (born 1941), former Australian Rules footballer
- Ken Holcombe (born 1918), Major League Baseball pitcher
- Randall G. Holcombe (born 1950), American economist
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