RABEY
Rabey
Rabey is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "ra" meaning roe deer, and "by" indicating a farm or settlement. The surname likely originated as a toponymic name to denote someone who lived near a deer farm or a place where roe deer were prevalent.
The earliest recorded instance of the Rabey surname dates back to the 13th century in England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations found in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire.
Individuals bearing the Rabey surname have been associated with a range of professions and activities, reflecting the diversity of British society. The name can be found in historical records documenting landholders, farmers, craftsmen, and merchants.
Research into the Rabey surname has been facilitated by genealogical studies and advancements in DNA testing, allowing individuals with the name to trace their ancestry and connect with relatives around the world.
In contemporary times, the Rabey surname continues to be borne by individuals across different walks of life, preserving a connection to their ancestral roots and contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 339 people named Rabey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Rabey.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Anthony
- Bevan
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Anne-marie
- Camilla
- Christine
- Claire
- Jane
- Joanne
- Kelly
- Lorna
- Margaret
- Nicole
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Rabie
- Rabe
- Rabi
- Rabbe
- Rab
- Raabe
- Raab
- Rabb
- Rabine
- Rabby
- Rabbie
- Rabbi
- Rabea
- Rabee
- Arbey
- Rabeya
- Rabbee
- Rabeau
- Rabia
- Rabiee
- Rabih
- Rabiu
- Raby
- Rahbi
- Raib
- Rauby
- Rawby
- Raybe
- Rayby
- Reaby
- Rebay
- Rebi
- Reby
- Reeby
- Reuby
- Ribbey
- Ribby
- Ribey
- Riby
- Rieby
- Robayo
- Robbey
- Robby
- Robey
- Roby
- Rouby
- Rowby
- Rubaya
- Rubby
- Rubey
- Ruby
- Rueby
- Ryby
- Reebye
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