BLAZEBY
Blazeby
Blazeby is a surname of British origin, believed to have been derived from a place name. The etymology of the surname can be traced back to the Old English words "blaes" meaning "blue" or "dark" and "by" meaning "farm" or "settlement". Therefore, Blazeby likely referred to a farm or settlement with dark or blue features.
The surname Blazeby is not particularly common, with records indicating that individuals bearing this surname are mainly found in specific regions of the United Kingdom. As with many British surnames, Blazeby may have been adopted based on a person's occupation, location, or a distinguishing physical characteristic.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Blazeby have been recorded in various documents, such as census records, parish registers, and land records. This suggests that the Blazeby name has been passed down through generations, preserving a link to the past and to a particular familial line.
Like many surnames, Blazeby has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, with different branches of the family adopting slightly different forms of the name. Despite its relative rarity, Blazeby continues to be borne by individuals in the modern day, maintaining its place in the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 121 people named Blazeby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Blazeby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Arthur
- Barrie
- Eric
- Harry
- Ian
- James
- John
- Julian
- Martin
- Nigel
- Simon
- William
Female
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jayne
- Jemima
- Joan
- Patricia
- Theresa
- Wendy