Høiby

Høiby is a surname of Norwegian origin. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name. The name likely originates from the Old Norse word "hógr," meaning "high hill" or "mound," and "by," meaning "farm" or "village." Therefore, Høiby likely refers to a farm or settlement located on or near a high hill.

Several places in Norway share variations of this name, and individuals bearing the surname likely trace their ancestry to one of these locations. The surname is most common in Norway and among the Norwegian diaspora.

Notable individuals with the surname Høiby include Norwegian opera singer Solveig Kringlebotn (whose maiden name was Høiby) and Norwegian speed skater Håvard Holmefjord Lorentzen, whose maternal grandfather was named Høiby. The surname itself has no inherent meaning beyond its geographical and historical origins. It is a common and unremarkable Norwegian surname, shared by many families across the country.