About Gibbon
The surname Gibbon is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "giboun," meaning a young male cat or a male cat that has been castrated. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who displayed cat-like characteristics or behavior, such as agility or stealth. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gibbon can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once associated with cats.
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The surname Gibbon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gibbon 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 Gibbon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gibbon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gibbon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.