How common is the Thursby surname?

There are approximately 600 people with the surname Thursby in the United States.

Are there Thursby soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 15 soldiers with the Thursby surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Thursby mean?

The surname Thursby means "Derived from an Old Norse personal name combined with the Old English suffix '-by', meaning a settlement.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from an Old Norse personal name combined with the Old English suffix '-by', meaning a settlement.

Etymology

The name likely combines a Scandinavian personal name (possibly 'Thurr' or similar) with the Old English '-by' suffix, indicating a settlement established by Scandinavian settlers. This reflects the Norse influence on English place names, particularly in the Danelaw regions.

About the Thursby Surname

An English surname reflecting Scandinavian settlement patterns and naming conventions. The '-by' element is characteristic of place names in regions of England heavily influenced by Viking settlement.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 600 bearers in the United States #4,093 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England, particularly in areas with Norse settlement influence.

Thursby Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Thursby Surname

Emma Thursby

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Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 600

War Records

15 soldiers with the Thursby surname found in Civil War records.

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