TheNameDBBushby
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning a settlement near bushes or shrubland.
Etymology
The surname combines Old English 'busc' (bush) with 'by' (village/settlement), indicating a topographic origin from a place characterized by bushes. This reflects the Scandinavian influence on English place names.
About the Bushby Surname
Bushby is an English topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a settlement near bushes. The name reflects medieval English landscape terminology.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in the Midlands and northern regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented notable bearers