2007-01-06 23:07:06 · 4 answers · asked by gary w 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Hey Newscenters,
Origin: English
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wilbur, Willbur, Wilbeorht, Wylbert, Wilbert and others.
First found in Huntingdonshire, where the name appeared in the 13th century.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Wilbert, who arrived in North America in 1616; along with Nikol Wilbert who arrived at the same time. Later came Samuel Wilbert, who arrived in Boston in 1633 and David Wilbur, who came to Nova Scotia in 1760.
2007-01-07 03:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilbur Surname Origin
A contraction of Wildboar.
Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.
It's origin is English. I hope this helps. Blessings
2007-01-07 00:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by HSK's mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt it mean you own a talking horse?
2007-01-06 23:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i can tell you that it is north American
2007-01-06 23:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by KELLY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋