DOBBS
Dobbs
Dobbs is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the medieval given name "Job" or "Jobbe", which itself is a pet form of "Jobert" or "Jobertus". Variants of the surname include "Dobbes" and "Dobby".
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Dobbs dates back to the 13th century in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Over the centuries, the Dobbs family name spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, particularly to the United States and Australia.
Individuals bearing the surname Dobbs have had various notable achievements in fields such as politics, academia, and the arts. One of the most renowned figures with the surname Dobbs is the British journalist and author Richard Dobbs, who gained fame for his investigative reporting and political commentary.
Today, the Dobbs surname continues to be found in various regions, with individuals proud of their ancestral connection to this historic and respected name.
There are approximately 4,326 people named Dobbs in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,164th most common surname in Britain. Around 66 in a million people in Britain are named Dobbs.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Karen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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