THURSBY
Thursby
Thursby is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old Norse personal name "Thorir" which means "Thor's warrior" and the Old English word "by," which means farmstead or settlement. The surname Thursby is predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Cumbria.
Historically, the Thursby family has a strong connection to the Cumbria region, with their name being linked to the village of Thursby near Carlisle. The Thursby family is known to have been prominent landowners in the area and have held positions of influence within local communities.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Thursby include Sir Henry Thursby, a Member of Parliament in the early 19th century, and Colonel Alan Thursby, a distinguished military officer who served in various campaigns.
The surname Thursby has maintained a presence in Cumbria and surrounding regions, with many individuals continuing to bear this historic name. Over the years, the Thursby family has contributed to various aspects of British society, from politics to the military, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
There are approximately 514 people named Thursby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Thursby.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Carolyn
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Katy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Tracy