About Tabb
The surname Tabb is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Tabbe," a diminutive form of the name "Tabitha." The name Tabitha itself comes from the Aramaic word "tabiṯā," meaning "gazelle." As a surname, Tabb is likely to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed the characteristics associated with a gazelle, such as gracefulness or swiftness. It is also possible that the name could have been given to someone who worked with or had a connection to gazelles in some way.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tabb based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tabb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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