GIBBINS
Gibbins
Gibbins is an English surname of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word "gibbe," meaning a male cat or a tame deer. The name was often given to individuals who worked as gamekeepers, caring for and protecting deer or wild animals on large estates in medieval times.
The earliest recorded instance of the Gibbins surname dates back to the 12th century in the Worcestershire region of England. Over the centuries, the name spread across various parts of England, particularly in the Midlands and South West regions.
During the Middle Ages, the Gibbins family would have occupied a significant role in managing game for nobility or landowners. As time progressed, branches of the Gibbins family established themselves in different parts of England, leading to various regional variations of the name, such as Gibbs, Gibbons, or Giblin.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Gibbins can be found across the United Kingdom and in former British colonies. The name has diverse spellings and variations due to changes in pronunciation and regional accents over the centuries.
Notable individuals with the surname Gibbins include authors, academics, and professionals who have contributed to various fields of work. The Gibbins surname continues to be passed on through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical origins in medieval England.
There are approximately 4,721 people named Gibbins in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,000th most common surname in Britain. Around 72 in a million people in Britain are named Gibbins.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Claire
- Emma
- Jean
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria