RISBY
Risby
Risby is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the East Anglia region of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the village of Risby in Suffolk, England, which translates to "the farmstead on the rye".
The earliest recorded instance of the Risby surname dates back to the medieval period, where individuals bearing this name were documented in local parish records and manorial rolls. Over time, the surname spread beyond Suffolk to other parts of England, particularly neighbouring counties such as Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Historically, individuals with the surname Risby were often associated with agricultural pursuits, reflecting the rural origins of the name. However, as with many surnames, occupations and social status associated with the name have diversified over the centuries.
Today, the Risby surname continues to exist, with individuals bearing this name found across various regions of the United Kingdom and even beyond. The surname may also have spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and historical ties.
The Risby surname holds a place in the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the local histories and traditions of the communities from which it originated.
There are approximately 602 people named Risby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Risby.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Carl
- David
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Emily
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Karen
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria