About Kilby
The surname Kilby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ketil" or "Ketill," meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." The addition of the suffix "-by" indicates a settlement or village, thus making Kilby refer to a person who lived in or was associated with a place named after someone named Ketil. The name Kilby has variations such as Kilbey and Kilbie, and it is primarily found in the East Midlands region of England.
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The surname Kilby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kilby 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 Kilby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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