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![Show Contents]() Owensby Surname History
The distinguished surname Owensby is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It is derived from "Owmby," the name of a village in Lincolnshire which is itself derived from "Aun," a Viking personal name, and the Old Norse "by," meaning "homestead, settlement." Early Origins of the Owensby familyThe surname Owensby was first found in Lincolnshire, where the settlement of Owmby is located. It was a common practice during the Middle Ages to refer to someone by the name of their hometown; thus, it is likely that the progenitor of the name Owensby was a native of the village of Owmby. Early History of the Owensby familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Owensby research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1202 and 1379 are included under the topic Early Owensby History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Owensby Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ownby, Owenby, Owensby, Owmby, Owenbye and others. Early Notables of the Owensby familyMore information is included under the topic Early Owensby Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Owensby RankingIn the United States, the name Owensby is the 8,805th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Owensby family to Ireland
Some of the Owensby family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Owensby Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Morllands Owensby, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Caronia" from Liverpool, England 2
- William Owensby, aged 35, who arrived in New York in 1920 from Liverpool, England 2
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- Earl Owensby, American founder of Earl Owensby Studios, an American-based film and television film studio in 1974
- Jacob Wayne Owensby, American prelate, the 4th and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana
- Don W. Owensby, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 11th District, 1958 3
- Ernest Earl Owensby (1935-1970), American created independent film-maker who created a 200 acre motion picture studio active in Shelby, North Carolina, active in the 1970s and 1980s
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Owensby migration to the United States 
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