JOBY
Joby
Joby is a surname of English origin, deriving from the medieval given name "Job", which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Iyyov" meaning "persecuted". The surname Joby is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a father or an ancestor named Job.
The Joby surname is most commonly found in regions of England such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon. The earliest recorded instances of the Joby surname date back to the 13th century in England.
Individuals bearing the surname Joby have been linked to various occupations and social classes throughout history. The name can be found among merchants, farmers, craftsmen, and labourers.
Over time, the Joby surname has spread beyond the shores of England with the diaspora of the British Empire, and individuals with the surname can be found in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Variants of the Joby surname include Jobie, Jobey, and Jobbie. The name has also been subject to variations in spelling over the centuries due to factors such as illiteracy and regional accents.
In modern times, the Joby surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, contributing to the diversity and heritage of British surnames.
There are approximately 80 people named Joby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Joby.