Babbit

Babbit Meaning & Origin

About Babbit
The surname Babbit is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Babbe" or "Babba," which was a nickname for a baby or small child. The name later evolved into a surname and was first recorded in the 13th century. Over time, variations of the name emerged, such as Babbitt, Babbott, or Babbitts. Today, the surname Babbit is relatively rare and can be found mainly in English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Babbit is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Babbit: 335
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Babbit based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Babbit is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 B IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæbɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Babbit in Braille

Here's how to represent Babbit in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Babbit in braille

How to sign the name Babbit using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Babbit using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Babbit in sign language

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