Bobb

Bobb Meaning & Origin

About Bobb
The surname Bobb is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Robert. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Robert. The name Robert itself comes from the Old English name Hrodebert, which means "bright fame" or "famous one." Over time, the surname Bobb has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bobb: 3,552
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bobb 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 Bobb is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PP
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/bɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bobb in Braille

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

The name Bobb in braille

How to sign the name Bobb using Sign Language

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

The name Bobb in sign language

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