SPIBY
Spiby
Spiby is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Spib," which was a nickname for a lively or spirited individual.
The first recorded instance of the surname Spiby was found in the ancient documents of the Domesday Book, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The survey listed landowners, properties, and resources in order to assess taxes. This suggests that the Spiby family has a long history in the British Isles.
Over the centuries, the Spiby surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire. Some variations of the name include Spivey and Spibie.
Individuals bearing the surname Spiby have made various contributions to British society, from local communities to national endeavours. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a proud connection to British heritage.
There are approximately 574 people named Spiby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Spiby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Glenn
- Ian
- Jason
- John
- Kenneth
- Luke
- Nigel
- Paul
- Philip
Female
- Carol
- Caroline
- Dorothy
- Elaine
- Emma
- Jane
- June
- Margaret
- Melanie
- Rachel
- Susan