About Tolby
The surname Tolby is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the village of Tollesbury in Essex, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "toll," meaning "tax," and "burh," meaning "fortress" or "town." Therefore, the surname Tolby likely referred to someone who lived near or worked at a tax collection point or a fortified town.
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