RICKERBY
Rickerby
Rickerby is a surname of English origin, typically found in the northern region of England. The surname is locational, deriving from the village of Rickerby near Carlisle in Cumberland, now part of Cumbria. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse personal name "Hrekr" combined with the Old English word "by", meaning farm or settlement.
The Rickerby surname dates back to at least the early 13th century, with records showing variations of the name such as Ricardus de Rikerbi and Alan de Rekerby. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with Rickerby families now found in various countries around the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Rickerby are limited, as it is a lesser-known surname. However, the name continues to be passed down through generations, with Rickerby descendants maintaining a sense of pride in their family name and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 605 people named Rickerby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Rickerby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jamie
- John
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jenny
- Lesley
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah