Proper noun
(uncountable) A placename:
A village in Arlecdon and Frizington parish, Copeland district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref NY0620).
A civil parish in Eden district, Cumbria, England, including the villages of Great and Little Asby.
(countable) A habitational surname from Old Norse.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgIT is said that “it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good”, and so it turned out at the beginning of the year for Asby WI. Source: Internet
“They’re doing things for young women who need those examples,” said Asby. Source: Internet