TheNameDBBixby
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or personal name, with uncertain etymology.
Etymology
The origin is unclear but may relate to an Old English personal name combined with 'by,' a Scandinavian element meaning 'settlement.' The surname may indicate origin from a specific settlement.
About the Bixby Surname
An English surname likely derived from a place name with Scandinavian influence. The name has a documented presence in colonial American records.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and North America, with concentrations in New England.
Notable Bearers
Bixby family members in American history