Gibbon

Gibbon Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gibbon: 1,366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19716
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪbən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPN', 'JPN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gibbon in Braille

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

The name Gibbon in braille

How to sign the name Gibbon using Sign Language

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.

The name Gibbon in sign language

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