Kirkbey: Surname History and Family Crest

Not every Kirkbey is related, but the name itself grew out of Kirby.

Its meaning, shared with Kirby, is “Church settlement”. Before spelling was fixed, Kirby was also written Kirkbey. Other spellings include Kirkby and Kerby.

Heraldry and the Kirkbey name

Looking for a Kirkbey coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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