BUBB
Bubb
Bubb is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the medieval era. The name is derived from the Old English word “Bubba,” which means beloved or common man.
The Bubb family name is believed to have first surfaced in the county of Norfolk in East Anglia. Over time, the surname spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. Variants of the name have also been found in other countries, particularly in North America where early settlers carried the name across the Atlantic.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Bubb include Henry Bubb, a renowned 18th-century artist, and Rebecca Bubb, a prominent social reformer in the 19th century.
Today, the surname Bubb is relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, retaining its historical significance within British genealogy.
[References]
- Smith, J. (2005). A Dictionary of British Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Williams, P. (2011). The Origins of British Surnames. London: Random House.
There are approximately 1,151 people named Bubb in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,627th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Bubb.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Clinton
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Joyce
- Karen
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Sheila
- Susan
- Verity