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There are approximately 1,493 people named Derby in the UK. That makes it the 5,543rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 24 are named Derby.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Derby surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) From Derby, in England. Deer-by, the town or county abounding in deer. (See Darby.)

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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