About By
The surname By is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "byge," meaning "bend" or "curve." It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near a bend or curve in a river or road. The name By signifies a geographical association, indicating the individual's residence or origin in a place characterized by a bend or curve.
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The surname By is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname By based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname By is not currently available.
Here's how to represent By in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell By using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.