Gibb

Gibb Meaning & Origin

About Gibb
The surname Gibb is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gobha," meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, metalworkers, or craftsmen. The name Gibb signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their skills in working with metal.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gibb: 3,502
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,293
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 B
🌐 IPA
/ʤɪb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', 'JP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gibb in Braille

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

The name Gibb in braille

How to sign the name Gibb using Sign Language

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

The name Gibb in sign language

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