Kirby

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɜɹ.bi/(American English) /ˈkɜː.bi/(British English)

Meaning & History

From numerous towns in northern England named Kirby or Kirkby, derived from Old Norse kirkja "church" and býr "farm, settlement".