Bobbin

Bobbin Meaning & Origin

About Bobbin
The surname Bobbin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bobin," meaning a small ball or spool of thread. It is likely that the name was originally occupational, referring to someone who made or sold bobbins. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who had a round or bobbing gait. Overall, the surname Bobbin is associated with the textile industry and is relatively rare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bobbin: 215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑbən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bobbin in Braille

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

The name Bobbin in braille

How to sign the name Bobbin using Sign Language

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

The name Bobbin in sign language

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