About Cawby
The surname Cawby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Kári" or "Kárr," meaning "curly-haired" or "curly-headed." The addition of the Old Norse suffix "-by" indicates a settlement or village, suggesting that the name originally referred to someone who lived in or was associated with a place named after a person called Kári or Kárr. Over time, the name Cawby has evolved and may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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