DABY
Daby
The surname Daby is of Old French origin, derived from the personal name "Davy", itself a form of the popular given name "David". The name "David" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved". The surname Daby is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with a concentration in the county of Yorkshire.
The Daby family name has ancient roots in British history, dating back to the medieval period. Variants of the surname include "Dabey" and "Dabie". The Daby family is known to have migrated to various regions across England, with established branches in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Over the centuries, the Daby surname has been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and land deeds. Members of the Daby family have been associated with occupations such as farmers, labourers, and craftsmen.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Daby can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the ancestral heritage of the Daby family.
There are approximately 123 people named Daby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Daby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
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