Saxby (surname)

The surname Saxby is of English origin, and is a locational surname derived from a place name. There are several places in England that could have given rise to the surname, including Saxby in Leicestershire, Saxby in Lincolnshire, and possibly Saxby All Saints, also in Lincolnshire.

The place names themselves are derived from Old Norse elements. Specifically, "Saxi" is a personal name, and "by" means "village" or "settlement." Thus, Saxby means "Saxi's village" or "Saxi's settlement."

The surname would have been adopted by individuals who originated from these places and moved elsewhere, becoming identified by their place of origin.

Variations of the surname include Saxbee. Early recordings of the surname can be found in historical documents such as parish registers and census records.