Squibb

Squibb Meaning & Origin

About Squibb
The surname Squibb is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "squib," meaning a small firework or explosive device. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was lively, energetic, or had a fiery personality. The name Squibb may also have been used to describe someone who was skilled in making or handling fireworks. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squibb: 879
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27435
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Squibb 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 Squibb is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKP
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W IH1 B
🌐 IPA
/skwɪb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squibb in Braille

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

The name Squibb in braille

How to sign the name Squibb using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Squibb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Squibb in sign language

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