Dabbs

Dabbs Meaning & Origin

About Dabbs
The surname Dabbs is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Dobbe," a diminutive form of Robert. The name Dabbs is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone named Robert or Dobbe, meaning "son of Robert" or "beloved." Over time, the surname Dabbs has evolved and become a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dabbs: 4,516
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,380
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.53

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/dæbz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dabbs in Braille

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

The name Dabbs in braille

How to sign the name Dabbs using Sign Language

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

The name Dabbs in sign language

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