About Mosby
The surname Mosby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Mossi" or "Mosse," which means "a swamp or bog." The addition of the Old Norse suffix "-by" indicates a settlement or village, thus giving the surname Mosby the meaning of "dweller by the swamp or bog." This surname likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or in such an area.
The surname Mosby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mosby 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 Mosby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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