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Probyn

Probyn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Brian Probyn (1920–1982), English cinematographer
  • Major Cyril Probyn Napier Raikes (1875–1963), Military Cross recipient
  • General Dighton MacNaughton Probyn (1933–1924), English Victoria Cross recipient
  • Elspeth Probyn (born 1958), Australian academic
  • Jeff Probyn (born 1956), English international Rugby Union player
  • May Probyn (1856–1909), English poet
  • Siaka Probyn Stevens (1905–1988), president of the Republic of Sierra Leone (1967–1985)
  • Stephen Probyn (1951–2008), Canadian financier and entrepreneur
  • Thomas Probyn, Governor of St. Christopher (1816–1821)

Probyn is also occasionally found as a given name:

  • Probyn Inniss (born 1935), Governor of Saint Kitts and Nevis