Elsby is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Barry Elsby, British-born Falkland Islands doctor and politician George Elsby (1902–1953), English cricketer Ian Elsby (born 1960), English soccer player Jim Elsby (1928–1987), English soccer player Jimmy Elsby, British trade union official Ted Elsby (1932–1985), Canadian football player See also Joseph Elsby Martin Sr. (1916–1996), American boxing coach