WARTNABY
Wartnaby
Wartnaby is a surname found mainly in the East Midlands region of England. The origin of the name is thought to be locational, deriving from the village of Wartnaby in Leicestershire. The village name itself is believed to come from the Old Norse words "varthr" and "byr", meaning "watch post" or "sentry post".
The earliest records of the Wartnaby surname date back to the 16th century, with references to individuals bearing the name found in parish registers and other historical documents. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the UK and beyond, but remains relatively rare.
Notable individuals with the surname Wartnaby include academics, artists, and professionals across various fields. The surname has maintained its distinctiveness and is often seen as a marker of the family's heritage and regional origins in the East Midlands.
The Wartnaby surname is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's history, culture, and geography.
There are approximately 143 people named Wartnaby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wartnaby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- David
- Gary
- John
- Jonathan
- Keith
- Les
- Leslie
- Mark
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Danielle
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Martine
- Natasha
- Patricia
- Tracey