There are
542
Probys in the USA
Proby is the
40371st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Proby

Earlof

The title of Earl of Carysfort has been held by various individuals throughout history, including John Proby, who was the 2nd Earl of Carysfort and a British politician.

BarbaraProbst

Barbara Probst Solomon is an American writer and journalist known for her work covering Spanish politics during the Franco era and her books on Spanish and Latin American history and culture.

RichardProbert

Richard Probert was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including during the Napoleonic Wars.

KenProbst

Ken Probst is an American basketball player who played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons during the 1960s and 1970s.

SidneyProbert

Sidney Probert was a British cricketer who played for Glamorgan and Worcestershire in the early 20th century.

JosephProby

Joseph Proby was an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Catharine Hall, Cambridge, and later as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

JaneProby

Jane Proby was an English painter and printmaker known for her landscapes and still life paintings.

JohnProby,

John Proby, 1st Baron Carysfort, was an Irish peer and politician who served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland and as a Member of Parliament.

LucyProbert

Lucy Probert is a British archer who competed in the women's team event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

RobertProby

Robert Proby is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist known for his work in the renewable energy sector and his involvement in various charitable initiatives.

Proby Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Proby' is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name 'Proba' or 'Prudda' combined with the suffix '-by', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'. It originally referred to someone living or working on a farm owned by someone named Proba or Prudda.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Proby' has a relatively limited distribution and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the county of Sussex. There are also smaller concentrations of individuals with the surname in other parts of England and in the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Proby' include 'Proude', 'Probert', 'Probey', 'Prodey', 'Probe', and 'Propps'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Proby'. However, like many surnames with English origins, it is possible that individuals with the surname 'Proby' may have migrated to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, during periods of colonization and immigration.