About Jabs
The surname Jabs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jap," meaning "yawn" or "gape." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a wide or open mouth. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Jabs can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Jabs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jabs 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 Jabs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jabs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jabs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.