Rushby

The surname Rushby is of English origin and is classified as a locational surname referring to someone who resided in or near a place called "Rushby". The exact location or origins of this place are uncertain, and it is believed to have been a hamlet or a small settlement in England.

The surname Rushby is primarily found in the areas of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in England. It is a relatively rare surname and is most commonly encountered in these regions.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Rushby have made contributions in various fields, though the surname is not as widely recognised as some others. Research into the history of the Rushby surname is ongoing, and further discoveries may shed more light on its origins and early bearers.

Overall, the surname Rushby is a distinctive and unique name that is tied to specific geographical locations in England and carries a sense of local identity and heritage for those who bear it.

There are approximately 1,272 people named Rushby in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,121st most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Rushby.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Barry
  • Brian
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • William

Female

  • Amanda
  • Beverley
  • Caroline
  • Emma
  • Janet
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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