Bunchcombe History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Bunchcombe first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived in the village of Butcombe in the county of Somerset. Early Origins of the Bunchcombe familyThe surname Bunchcombe was first found in Somerset, where "this surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Buncombe,' or 'Boncombe,' some spot in the West country." 1 Kirby's Quest notes that Richard de Bounecombe was listed there, 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 2 Early History of the Bunchcombe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bunchcombe research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1327 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Bunchcombe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bunchcombe Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Bunchcombe has appeared include Buncombe, Butcombe, Bounecombe, Bunecombe, Buncomb, Boncombe and many more. Early Notables of the Bunchcombe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bunchcombe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Bunchcombe arrived in North America very early: Bunchcombe Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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