Enderby

Enderby is a locational surname of English origin which traces its roots to the village of Enderby in Leicestershire, England. The name Enderby is derived from the Old Norse term "Endir-byr," which means "Endir's farmstead."

Historically, the surname Enderby was associated with families who lived in or near the village of Enderby. The Enderby family line has spread throughout England and beyond, leading to a significant diaspora of individuals bearing this surname.

The Enderby name has been associated with various notable individuals over the years, particularly in the fields of maritime exploration and scientific research. One of the most famous figures associated with the Enderby name is Charles Enderby, a 19th-century British explorer and whaler who played a significant role in the exploration of Antarctica.

The surname Enderby continues to be found in modern-day England and among the global diaspora of individuals of British descent, with variations in spelling and pronunciation depending on regional dialects and historical influences.

There are approximately 504 people named Enderby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Enderby.

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

  • Christopher
  • Darren
  • David
  • Derek
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Barbara
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Deborah
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Joan
  • Joanne
  • Louise
  • Sarah
  • Stephanie
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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