Combs - Last Names

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Combs

/kəʊmz/

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Moderate

Meaning

One who makes or sells combs, or one who lives by a hill ridge

Represents craftsmanship, utility, and connection to the land; symbolizes attention to detail and functional artistry in everyday life.

Symbolism

Embodies precision, order, and grooming—both literal and metaphorical—suggesting care in personal presentation and diligence in work.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'combe' meaning 'comb' (for hair) or 'a narrow ridge between valleys', ultimately from Old English 'camb'. As an occupational name, it referred to a comb-maker; as a topographic name, it denoted someone living near a hillside or ridge.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Combs is a topographic or occupational surname historically associated with indiv

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