WHISBY
Whisby
Whisby is a surname of British origin, believed to have roots in the Yorkshire region. The name is of toponymic origin, deriving from the Old Norse elements "hvítr" meaning "white" and "býr" meaning "farm" or "settlement". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone living in or near a white farmhouse or settlement.
The Whisby surname is relatively uncommon, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name today. However, those who are named Whisby may feel a strong connection to their Yorkshire heritage and ancestry.
Like many surnames of British origin, the history and meaning of the name Whisby provide a glimpse into the cultural and geographical influences that have shaped the identities of families that bear this surname.
There are approximately 44 people named Whisby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Whisby.