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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