WELLBY
Wellby
Wellby is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Waella", meaning "spring" or "stream", combined with the Old Norse element "byr", meaning "settlement" or "farm". The surname Wellby is classified as a habitation name, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Wellby or dwelled near a well or stream.
The first recorded instance of the Wellby surname dates back to the medieval period in England. Over time, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Welby, Welbey, Welbie, Wellbie, among others.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Wellby are scarce in historical records. However, the name may have been more prevalent in certain regions of England, particularly in Lincolnshire where similar variations of the name can be found.
Today, the surname Wellby is relatively rare but continues to exist in some families as a reminder of their ancestral heritage. Like many English surnames, Wellby contributes to the rich tapestry of names that reflect the diverse linguistic and historical influences on British culture.
There are approximately 153 people named Wellby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wellby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brett
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Donald
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Philip
- Robin
- Simon
- Tony
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Heather
- Jane
- Joan
- Judith
- Louise
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Rachael