Webb Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Webb name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Webb name
Webb is an occupational name for a weaver, from Old English webba. Weaving was one of the great trades of medieval England, and the craft gave several surnames: Webb and Webber are typical of the south and west, Webster of the north and Midlands, and Weaver is found elsewhere. Webb is especially common in southern England and the West Country.
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This overview covers the Webb name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Webb name FAQ
What does the Webb name mean?
Weaver. Common variants include Webbe, Webber, Webster.
Where does the Webb surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Webb coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Webb crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Webb coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.