Kirbys

Kirbys is the plural form of the surname Kirby, used to refer to multiple people bearing the name. The surname Kirby is of English origin, derived from a toponymic source—the name of several places called Kirby in England. The placename in turn comes from elements meaning “church” and “village” (from Old English kirk/kerk and by, or from Old Norse equivalents). Variants include Kirby itself; related forms include Kirkby. The plural Kirbys appears in genealogical and biographical writing to denote families or individuals with the surname.

In modern usage, Kirbys are found in many English-speaking countries, with large populations in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia due to historical migration. The surname has spread through generations in various lines, producing diverse family histories.

In references, Kirbys may be noted across a range of professions—politics, sports, academia, the arts—reflecting the broad distribution of the name. The term does not denote a particular person, place, or organization by itself; it functions as a plural form indicating people who share the Kirby surname. For more information on individual Kirbys, readers typically consult biographical dictionaries, genealogical databases, or national records. See also Kirby for singular usage and for related toponyms and surnames.