About Carby
The surname Carby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Kári" or the Old English personal name "Ceorra," both meaning "dark-haired." The addition of the suffix "-by" indicates a locational surname, meaning "dweller at the dark-haired person's settlement." It is likely that the surname Carby originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or as a locational surname for someone living near a settlement associated with a dark-haired individual.
The surname Carby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Carby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Carby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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