About Gubbins
The surname Gubbins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Gubbin," which itself is a diminutive form of the given name Gilbert. The name Gilbert comes from the Old Germanic elements "gisil," meaning "pledge" or "hostage," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the surname Gubbins can be interpreted to mean "son of Gilbert" or "descendant of Gilbert."
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The surname Gubbins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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