Goby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Goby ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Goby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Goby family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11
Agricultural Labourer 7
Farm Labourer 6
Labourer 5
Silk Weaver 3
Dress Maker 2
Servant 2
Stable Boy 2
Lock Smith Journeyman 2
Laundress 2
Visitor 2
Private 2nd Batt 12th Regiment 1
Cab Man 1
Cordwainer Wife 1
Farmer 4 Acrers 1
Gardener 1
Groom 1
Journeyman Miller 1
Safety Lamp Repairer 1
Tailor 1
House Servant 1
Millener 1
Shopman 1
Daughter 1
Son 1

Goby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gobey 80% 1,587
2 Gobby 80% 1,352
3 Gooby 80% 1,032
4 Goby 100% 932
5 Gaby 75% 348
6 Gobbi 60% 119

Did you know?

The surname Goby is the 4th most popular variant of Gobey.

Search for the Goby family