What is origin of surname pheby?

Answer 1

The origin of this English surname Pheby is ultimately Greek, derived from Greek 'phoibos' meaning, "bright and shining", a given female name also known as Phoebe, Phebe, Feby, Febby, Faby, Phebey possibly Fabie and many other variants. This surname Pheby is also found in France, Ireland, and others countries.

The origin of the Pheby/Phoebe families of England are uncertain though. Perhaps they are from Another Country, most likely settlers from France because the Pheby surname is also found in France, perhaps of Norman origin, or maybe the Pheby/Phoebe families originated from Belgium or Netherlands.

There are 3 locations where the Pheby families and others are mostly found at in England: 1. London and surrounding counties. 2. Counties Cornwall and Devon, but mostly in Cornwall. 3. Counties Lancashire and Yorkshire; mostly in Lancashire.

Perhaps the origin of all 3 of the Pheby's are the same, but perhaps they are not related to each other. In France, the name Pheby is also found, so is the surname Phoebe, Fabie, Faby, all are found mostly in Southern France.

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