About Groby
The surname Groby is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old Norse word "grof" meaning "ditch" or "trench," combined with the Old English word "by" meaning "settlement" or "farm." Therefore, the surname Groby likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a farm located by a ditch or trench.
The surname Groby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Groby 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 Groby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Groby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.