HEBB
Hebb
Hebb is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the medieval given name "Hebbe". It is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southern regions.
Etymology The surname Hebb is thought to have derived from the Old English personal name "Hebbe", which may have been a form of the name "Heba" or "Hebbi". The name likely had a meaning related to "heaving" or "lifting".
Distribution The surname Hebb is relatively rare and is most commonly found in England. It is particularly prevalent in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Essex.
Famous Individuals Notable individuals bearing the surname Hebb include:
- Bobby Hebb (1938-2010) - an American singer and songwriter, known for his hit song "Sunny".
- David Hebb - a British author and historian, specialising in medieval English literature.
- Emily Hebb - a renowned British artist known for her landscape paintings.
Trivia
- The pronunciation of the surname Hebb is typically rhymed with "ebb".
- The name Hebb may have ancient Norse or Anglo-Saxon origins, reflecting the diverse historical influences in Britain.
There are approximately 337 people named Hebb in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Hebb.
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
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stuart
Female
- Angela
- Annabel
- Diane
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- June
- Karen
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Martina
- Nicola
- Sarah