WELSBY
Welsby
Welsby is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the personal name "Waltheof", which combines the elements "weald", meaning rule, and "theodore", meaning people. This surname is predominantly found in the North West of England, particularly in Lancashire and Cheshire.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Welsby dates back to the 16th century in the county of Lancashire, where individuals bearing this name were primarily involved in agricultural pursuits. Over the centuries, the Welsby family name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond as members of the family migrated to other English-speaking countries.
Today, individuals with the surname Welsby can be found across the globe, with notable concentrations in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States. The name has also diversified to encompass various spellings and forms, reflecting the evolution of language and naming conventions over time.
Individuals with the surname Welsby have made significant contributions to diverse fields, including academia, the arts, business, and politics. The Welsby name continues to be preserved and celebrated through genealogical research, family histories, and community ties, embodying the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,772 people named Welsby in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,654th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Welsby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Dave
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Claire
- Emma
- Faye
- Gillian
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
