Coulby

Coulby is a surname of English origin, primarily concentrated in the North East of England. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name Koli and the Old English word by, meaning a farm or settlement.

History

The Coulby surname is believed to have originated in the North Yorkshire region of England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name may have been given to individuals who lived in or near a settlement established by a person named Koli.

Distribution

The Coulby surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name found in the historic counties of Yorkshire and Durham. Over time, some branches of the family may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Notable Individuals

One famous bearer of the Coulby surname is John Coulby (1883–1948), a notable British architect known for his work in designing various buildings in Yorkshire.

Legacy

The Coulby surname has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the fascinating history of settlement, migration, and cultural exchange in the region. Today, individuals with the Coulby surname can be found across different professions and walks of life, maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots in the North East of England.

There are approximately 134 people named Coulby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Coulby.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • John
  • Julian
  • Keith
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Phillip
  • Richard
  • Sam
  • Stephen
  • Wayne

Female

  • Cheryl
  • Claire
  • Deborah
  • Diane
  • Emma
  • Linda
  • Louise
  • Nita
  • Rebecca
  • Winifred

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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