TRUBY
Truby
Truby is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English word "trēow", meaning "tree", and "by", indicating a farm or settlement. The surname is a toponymic name, referring to someone who lived by a tree or in an area with tree-related features.
The first recorded instance of the Truby surname dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. Over time, the name spread to different parts of the country, with variations in spelling such as "Trubie" and "Treby" appearing in various records.
Families with the surname Truby have been historically associated with rural life, often working as farmers, foresters, or woodworkers. Some members of the Truby family have also been noted for their involvement in the timber and forestry industries.
In contemporary times, the Truby surname is relatively rare, but individuals bearing this name can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies.
As with many surnames, the origin and history of the Truby family name provides a glimpse into the ancestral occupations and geographic roots of those who bear it, contributing to the rich tapestry of British heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 512 people named Truby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Truby.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Carole
- Deborah
- Diane
- Emma
- Heather
- Helen
- Irene
- Kelly
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan
- Wendy