CORBY
Corby
Corby is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the Old Norse word "korni" meaning "a crow" and the Old English word "by" meaning "a settlement". This suggests that the surname likely originated from a place name referring to a settlement where crows were prominent.
The name Corby is found predominantly in areas with Anglo-Saxon and Norse influence, particularly in the northern regions of England. The first recorded instance of the surname Corby can be traced back to the 13th century in county Durham, where families bearing the name were believed to have settled.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Corby have been associated with various professions and occupations, ranging from agriculture to trade and commerce. The name has also been linked to notable figures in British history, adding to its significance in the genealogy of the region.
In modern times, the surname Corby continues to be relatively common in Britain and is carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds. The name retains its historical roots, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,969 people named Corby in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,255th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Corby.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Caren
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carby
- Corbi
- Corb
- Corbe
- Corbey
- Careby
- Carbey
- Croby
- Carb
- Carbis
- Carboy
- Cauby
- Corbeau
- Corbie
- Corbin
- Corbit
- Corbo
- Corboy
- Corboz
- Corbu
- Corbyn
- Corbyne
- Corebie
- Cornby
- Corny
- Corroboy
- Corsby
- Crabey
- Craby
- Creaby
- Curb
- Curbey
- Curbis
- Curboy
- Curby
- Garbayo
- Garbey
- Garby
- Garibay
- Garraby
- Garriby
- Gorbey
- Gorby
- Grabby
- Grabey
- Grabowy
- Graby
- Greaby
- Grebby
- Greby
- Greeby
- Gribby
- Groobey
- Grooby
- Grubby
- Grubey
- Gruby
- Karabay
- Karbowy
- Karby
- Kearby
- Keirby
- Kerbey
- Kerby
- Kierby
- Kirbey
- Kirby
- Korb
- Korbey
- Korby
- Kurby
- Quarby
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.