DIBBS

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Dibbs

Dibbs is an English surname of patronymic origin, derived from the personal name "Diep" or "Dib", both diminutive forms of the name Theobald, which is of Old Germanic origin meaning "people bold". The surname Dibbs is classified as being of Anglo-Saxon descent, with records of its usage dating back to the 12th century.

Historically, the Dibbs family has been predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Kent and Sussex. Over the centuries, branches of the Dibbs family have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dibbs include Sir George Dibbs (1834-1904), a prominent Australian politician who served as Premier of New South Wales, and Helen Dibbs, a renowned British scientist known for her work in the field of microbiology.

The Dibbs surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in various countries worldwide, reflecting the historical and widespread legacy of this English patronymic name.

There are approximately 174 people named Dibbs in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Dibbs.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
Frank
George
Ian
John
Julian
Martin
Maurice
Nicholas
Simon
Stephen
Wayne

Female

Anastasia
Anna
Audrey
Claire
Helen
Jc
Joan
Joanne
Julie
Pamela
Philippa
Sophia
Valerie

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