About Colby
The surname Colby is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Kolbeinn, which means "coal" or "dark" and the Old English word "by," meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Colby can be interpreted as "dark settlement" or "coal farm." It is also possible that the name originated from the place name Colby, which is derived from the Old Norse word "kol" meaning "black" and "by" meaning "farm," suggesting a similar meaning of "black farm." Overall, the surname Colby is associated with a dark or black farm or settlement.
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The surname Colby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colby 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 Colby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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