SHEARSBY
Shearsby
Shearsby is a surname of English origin, believed to have geographical roots in the village of Shearsby, located in Leicestershire, England. The village is first recorded as "Scirebi" in the Domesday Book of 1086 and as "Scheresby" in 1194, suggesting that the name may have evolved from the Old English words "scir," meaning district or region, and "bi," meaning settlement.
Individuals bearing the surname Shearsby are often found in historical records, indicating a long-standing presence of families with this name in the region. The surname may have been used to distinguish those who hailed from or had associations with the village of Shearsby.
As with many surnames of English origin, variations in spelling, pronunciation, and form have likely arisen over time. The etymology of the name suggests ties to a specific location and community, highlighting the importance of local identity in the development of surnames in Britain.
Today, individuals with the surname Shearsby can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in various parts of the world, reflecting the global dispersal of British surnames through migration and settlement. The study of the Shearsby surname offers insights into social history, genealogy, and the diverse linguistic and regional influences that have shaped British surnames over centuries.
There are approximately 273 people named Shearsby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Shearsby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- David
- Derek
- John
- Mark
- Matt
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Roger
- Steven
Female
- Clare
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Linda
- Louisa
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Susan