KILSBY
Kilsby
Kilsby is a surname of English origin, derived from a village in Northamptonshire, England. The name is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived in or near Kilsby.
Origins
The village of Kilsby is located in the historic county of Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands of England. The name "Kilsby" is thought to be of Old Scandinavian origin, with the suffix "-by" meaning "village" or "settlement" in Old Norse. This suggests that the village may have been originally settled by Scandinavian immigrants during the Viking Age.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Kilsby is relatively uncommon, with most occurrences found in the United Kingdom. Variants of the name include Kilsbie, Kelsby, and Kilsbury.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the surname Kilsby include:
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James Kilsby (b. 1965) - British historian and author known for his works on medieval English history.
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Emma Kilsby (b. 1980) - Acclaimed British artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK.
References
- P.H. Reaney, The Origin of English Surnames
- J. Ayto, Dictionary of British Surnames
The surname Kilsby serves as a reminder of the historical connections between the English language and the influence of Old Norse languages on the place names and surnames of the British Isles.
There are approximately 578 people named Kilsby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Kilsby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Anna
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.