Squibbs

Squibbs Meaning & Origin

About Squibbs
The surname Squibbs is of English origin and is derived from the medieval English word "squib," meaning a small firework or explosive device. It is believed that the surname Squibbs was originally a nickname given to someone who was lively, energetic, or had a fiery personality. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squibbs: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKPS
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S2012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W IH1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/squibbs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S212

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squibbs in Braille

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

The name Squibbs in braille

How to sign the name Squibbs using Sign Language

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

The name Squibbs in sign language

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