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Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. /bil.bi/(British English)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsBeelby, Beilby, Bielby, Bilby, Bilbie, Billby

Meaning & History

This surname takes its name from the village of Bielby in East Yorkshire. It derives from the Old Norse personal name Beli and the Old Norse býr "farm, settlement". Notable bearers of this surname include British physician Elizabeth Bielby.
Added 6/10/2025 by Linguist56