ASHBY
Ashby
Ashby is a locational English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from several places with the name "Ashby" in England, meaning "farmstead or village by ash trees". The prefix "Ash-" refers to ash trees, while the suffix "-by" comes from "byr" meaning a farm or settlement.
The surname Ashby is widely distributed throughout England and dates back to medieval times. Variants of the name include Ashbie, Ashbee, and Ashbey. The first recorded instance of the name is Robert de Ashby in the Domesday Book of 1086, reflecting its early origins.
Over time, the Ashby surname spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement. Notable bearers of the Ashby surname include Sir William Ashby, a 14th-century English knight, and Mary Ashby, a prominent historian in the 19th century.
Today, the surname Ashby continues to be found in various regions of the UK and beyond. It carries with it the rich history and heritage of the English countryside, reflecting the connection to the land and nature that is embedded in English culture.
There are approximately 9,315 people named Ashby in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,010th most common surname in Britain. Around 143 in a million people in Britain are named Ashby.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Caroline
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan