About Ebbs
The surname Ebbs is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ebba," meaning "a flowing back or ebbing." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a body of water that ebbed or flowed back. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a calm or placid nature. Overall, the surname Ebbs is associated with water and its movement, reflecting the geographical or personal characteristics of the individuals who originally bore the name.
The surname Ebbs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ebbs 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 Ebbs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ebbs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ebbs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.