BEEBY
Beeby
Beeby is an English surname of locational origin. It is derived from the village of Beeby in Leicestershire, England. The village name itself is thought to come from the Old English words "beo" meaning bee and "bȳge" meaning a bee farm or a settlement, indicating that the area was possibly known for bee-keeping in the past.
The Beeby surname is recorded in various forms over the centuries, with variations including Bebee, Bebby, Beebee, and Beby. The name is relatively rare but has spread beyond its Leicestershire origins to be found in different parts of the United Kingdom.
The Beeby family name has likely been passed down through generations, reflecting the ancestral ties to the village or region of Beeby. Individuals bearing the surname may have diverse backgrounds and histories, but they may share a common heritage connected to this particular locality.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Beeby can be found across the UK and possibly in other parts of the world due to emigration and global movements. The name continues to be a distinctive marker of heritage and ancestry, linking bearers to the historic village from which it originated.
There are approximately 1,889 people named Beeby in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,412th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Beeby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Walter
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Rosanna
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan