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WEBBER Family History

This ancient surname is occupational in origin. It derives from the Old English pre 7th century 'web' - meaning 'to weave'. One of the most important occupations of the pre Medieval period, the surname is justifiably popular and is found in the spellings of Webber, Webster (the female form) and Weaver An early quotation in 'Cocke Lorelles Bote' circa 1380 appears as 'Coryers, Cordwayners, and Cobelers, Gyrdelers, Forbores and Webbers'. Early examples of the name recording include Clarice Le Webber in 1273, Adam Le Webbe of Essex in the same year, and Hugo Le Webbere in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327.