TheNameDBGoodsby
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name or personal name combined with 'by' meaning settlement or village.
Etymology
The surname combines an element (possibly 'Good' or a place name) with Old Norse 'by' (settlement), indicating Scandinavian influence on English naming. This suggests origins in areas of Norse settlement in England.
About the Goodsby Surname
An English topographic surname indicating residence in a settlement, with Scandinavian influence. The name reflects the historical Norse presence in medieval England.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown