Stobbs

Stobbs Meaning & Origin

About Stobbs
The surname Stobbs is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "stobb," meaning a stake or post. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent stake or post, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or worked with stakes. Over time, the surname Stobbs has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stobbs: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stobbs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STPS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/stobbs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S312

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stobbs in Braille

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

The name Stobbs in braille

How to sign the name Stobbs using Sign Language

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

The name Stobbs in sign language

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