Willoughby

Topographic

Meaning

Settlement by the willows or farmstead of Wilugh.

Etymology

Derived from Old English welig (willow) and by (settlement/farmstead), or from a personal name Wilugh combined with by. The name refers to several locations in England, particularly in Lincolnshire.

About the Willoughby Surname

A topographic surname derived from English place names, particularly in the East Midlands. The name became established among English nobility and gentry.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, with some presence in North America and other English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Willoughby de Broke, Catherine Willoughby

People with the Willoughby Surname

William Willoughby