TUGBY
Tugby
Tugby is a British surname with origins rooted in the village of Tugby in the county of Leicestershire, England. The name Tugby is of Old Norse origin, believed to have been derived from the Old Norse personal name "Tyrki," combined with the Old Norse word "by," meaning a settlement or village.
The Tugby family is known to have resided in the village of Tugby for centuries, with historical records dating back to the early medieval period. The surname has spread beyond its original village, with Tugby descendants found in various parts of the UK and overseas.
Members of the Tugby family have been associated with various trades and professions over the years, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The surname Tugby continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its ancestral roots in Leicestershire.
The Tugby surname reflects a legacy of heritage and community, symbolising the enduring ties of family and history in the British Isles.
There are approximately 225 people named Tugby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Tugby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- David
- Gavin
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Mick
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Brenda
- Clare
- Doreen
- Irene
- Janet
- June
- Karen
- Kim
- Laura
- Linda
- Lucy