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Name Riby
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English (British)
Pronounced Pron. /ɹaɪ.biː/(British English)
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Meaning & History

This surname originates from the village of Riby in Lincolnshire. It derives from the Old English rȳge “rye” and Old Norse suffix býr “farm, settlement”.
Added 6/9/2025 by Linguist56