LOASBY
Loasby
Loasby is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the region of Leicestershire. The name is locational, deriving from the village of Loesby in Leicestershire. The village's name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse personal name 'Leifr' or 'Loef', combined with the Old Norse word 'by' meaning farm or settlement.
The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the 14th century in the region of Leicestershire. The variant spellings of the surname include Loesby, Losby, and Loesbie.
Individuals bearing the surname Loasby have been historically associated with agricultural and rural occupations, common in the Leicestershire area. Over time, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by descendants of original bearers.
Today, the surname Loasby is relatively uncommon but continues to be found among families with roots in Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. It forms a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the diverse heritage and history of the nation.
There are approximately 487 people named Loasby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Loasby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alastair
- Andrew
- Andrw
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Emma
- Joyce
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan