Darby

Meaning

From the English town of Derby, meaning 'settlement where deer are found.'

Etymology

The surname derives from the Old English 'deor' (deer) and 'by' (settlement or village), referring to the town of Derby in the Midlands. It became a surname for people from or associated with that location.

About the Darby Surname

An English topographic surname derived from the town of Derby with a long documented history. The name has spread throughout English-speaking countries through migration and settlement patterns.

Distribution

Widespread in England and North America, with particular concentration in the Midlands region.

Notable Bearers

William Darby (nutritionist), Kim Darby (actress)

People with the Darby Surname