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Selby

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsɛl.bi/
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Meaning & History

From the name of a village that meant "willow farm" in Old English.

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RootSelby (place name)
VariantShelby
Given Name DescendantSelby(English)

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Entry updated June 13, 2019

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