About Gibney
The surname Gibney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giobúin," meaning "son of Giobún." The name Giobún is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "giobal," which translates to "hasty" or "quick." Therefore, the surname Gibney likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their quickness or agility.
The surname Gibney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gibney 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 Gibney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gibney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gibney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.