| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | "from (a place called) Holcombe"; Anglo-Saxon origin |
| Region of origin | Devon and other English counties |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | 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:
- Alex Holcombe (born 1969), American basketball player
- Brett Holcombe, Australian paralympic athlete
- Brian Holcombe (born 1941), former Australian Rules footballer
- Carven Holcombe (born 1964), American basketball player
- Ken Holcombe (1918–2010), Major League Baseball pitcher
- Randall G. Holcombe (born 1950), American economist
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