DARBY
Also recorded as D'Arby
Darby
Darby is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname derived from various places in England, such as in Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Devon. The name Darby comes from the Old Norse personal name Dolbi, which means "deer village".
The Darby surname can be traced back to medieval England, with records showing variations in spelling such as D'Aubrey, Dairby, and Derby. Over time, the spelling settled on Darby, and it has since been passed down through generations of families.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Darby surname have made significant contributions to various fields, including engineering, literature, and sports. One of the most notable figures with the Darby surname is Abraham Darby (1678–1717), an English ironmaster who played a key role in the development of the process of smelting iron with coke.
Today, the Darby surname continues to be present in British society and around the world, with individuals carrying on the legacy of their ancestors. The name serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage associated with the British Isles.
There are approximately 10,714 people named Darby in the UK. That makes it the 861st most common surname in Britain. Around 165 in a million people in Britain are named Darby.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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