BARNBY
Barnby
The surname Barnby originates from the village of Barnby in Suffolk, England. It is a habitational name derived from Old Norse words, barna, meaning child, and bȳr, meaning farmstead or settlement. The name indicates that the original bearers lived near or worked at a settlement known for or associated with children.
The earliest recording of the name dates back to 1219 when an Adam de Bernbeye was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire. Over time, the name has seen various spellings including Bernby, Barneby, and Barnsby, before settling as Barnby.
The Barnby family has been historically associated with agricultural pursuits, evident in their occupation as farmers and landowners in East Anglia. The name gradually spread beyond Suffolk to other parts of England.
Notable bearers of the surname Barnby include Joseph Barnby (1838–1896), a distinguished English composer and conductor known for his contributions to choral music.
Today, the surname Barnby is relatively uncommon but continues to be found primarily in East Anglia and Yorkshire regions of England.
There are approximately 282 people named Barnby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Barnby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Brian
- Ian
- John
- Joseph
- Lee
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- Timothy
Female
- Annette
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julia
- Kirsty
- Lauren
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Pamela
- Petra