About Fobbs
The surname Fobbs is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Fobbe," which itself is a diminutive form of the name Robert. The name Robert comes from the Germanic elements "hrod," meaning "fame," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the surname Fobbs can be interpreted to mean "son of Fobbe" or "descendant of Robert," indicating a familial connection to someone named Fobbe or Robert in the past.
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The surname Fobbs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fobbs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fobbs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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