Oglesby

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Oglesby, a place name in Lincolnshire, England.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English personal name 'Ogel' combined with 'by' (settlement), a common Scandinavian-influenced English place name element. The surname refers to those who came from this specific location.

About the Oglesby Surname

Oglesby is an English topographic surname derived from a specific place name in Lincolnshire. It has been established for several centuries and is moderately distributed in English-speaking countries.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and North America, with notable presence in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Richard Oglesby, John Oglesby

People with the Oglesby Surname

Richard J. Oglesby

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