TOOBY
Tooby
Tooby is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name "Tuda". The name was first recorded as a surname in the late 13th Century.
The Tooby surname is believed to have originated in the region of England, specifically in the northern counties. Over the centuries, bearers of the name have migrated to various parts of the country and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Tooby have made significant contributions in various fields including academia, arts, sciences, and more. Despite not being a widely common surname, the Tooby family name has left its mark in British history.
Today, individuals with the surname Tooby can be found across the United Kingdom and even beyond its borders due to migration and globalisation. The name continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a sense of heritage and family pride.
There are approximately 389 people named Tooby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Tooby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Matt
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neville
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Dawn
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan