What is the origin of the last name Fosberry?

The surname Fosberry is of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "fors," meaning waterfall, and "burh," meaning fortification or settlement. This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have lived near a fortification by a waterfall.

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