Wilby

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Meaning

A settlement or village associated with a person named Wil or Will.

Etymology

From the Old English personal name 'Wil' or 'Will' combined with 'by' (settlement or village, from Old Norse influence). The name appears in English place names, particularly in East Anglia.

About the Wilby Surname

An English surname derived from a place name combining a personal name with the settlement element 'by'. The name reflects Scandinavian influence on English place nomenclature.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in Norfolk and surrounding East Anglian regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Wilby Surname

F.B. Wilby

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