SUMMERSBY
Summersby
Summersby is an ancient English surname of locational origin. The name is believed to originate from a place called Summersby, which is thought to have been a village or settlement in medieval England. The name is derived from the Old English words "sumor" meaning "summer" and "by" meaning "settlement" or "farm", indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have lived in a place known for its summer-like attributes.
The surname Summersby is mostly found in the regions of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire in England. The bearer of this surname would have been easily identified as coming from the place of Summersby, thereby distinguishing them from others in the community.
The first recorded instance of the surname Summersby was in the early 13th century in the county of Lincolnshire, where the name was commonly found. Over the centuries, the surname spread to other parts of England and even to other English-speaking countries due to migration and immigration patterns.
Variants of the Summersby surname include Summerby and Somersby, reflecting the evolution of the name over time. Individuals bearing the surname Summersby have been associated with various professions and walks of life throughout history.
Today, the surname Summersby remains a distinctive and notable name within the British Isles, with individuals proudly carrying on the heritage and legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 217 people named Summersby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Summersby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Roger
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Betty
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Jane
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Karen
- Pearl