Thimbleby

Thimbleby is an English surname derived from the village of Thimbleby in the county of Lincolnshire. The village of Thimbleby is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Tinbelbi" and "Tinbilbi". The name is thought to have originated from the Old Norse personal name "Þormundr".

The surname Thimbleby is most commonly found in the Lincolnshire region of England, indicating a strong connection to the area. Individuals bearing the surname have historically been associated with agricultural and landowning activities in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Thimbleby include Henry Thimbleby, a prominent landowner in 17th-century Lincolnshire, and Sarah Thimbleby, a renowned artist known for her landscape paintings in the 19th century.

The surname Thimbleby continues to be borne by families in the Lincolnshire area, preserving a link to the rich history and heritage of the region.

There are approximately 71 people named Thimbleby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Thimbleby.

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