THORSBY
Thorsby
Thorsby is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated as a locational name. The name Thorsby is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Torir" and the Old Norse word "byr," meaning village or farmstead. Therefore, Thorsby is thought to mean "Torir's village."
The surname Thorsby is relatively rare and can be found predominantly in England. The name may have originated from various villages or farmsteads named Thorsby in different parts of the country.
Individuals bearing the surname Thorsby can be traced back through historical records, including census data, parish registers, and other genealogical sources. As with many surnames, the distribution of the name may have varied over time, and individuals of this name may have migrated to different regions of England and beyond.
The surname Thorsby carries a sense of heritage and ancestry, reflecting the historical connections of those who bear the name to particular locales and possibly to Norse roots. Like many surnames, Thorsby is part of the rich tapestry of British family names that have evolved over centuries and continues to be carried by individuals around the world today.
There are approximately 85 people named Thorsby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Thorsby.