HIBBLE
Hibble
Hibble is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Hygbald". The surname Hibble originates from the region of East Anglia in the eastern part of England. The name is said to have evolved over centuries through various spellings such as Hibel, Hibell, and Hibbals, before settling on the modern form of Hibble.
The earliest recordings of the surname Hibble date back to the 17th century in parish records and church registers in various counties across England. The name was predominantly found in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, which were part of the historic region of East Anglia where the surname is believed to have originated.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Hibble have been involved in a variety of occupations, reflecting the diverse pursuits of people within British society. The distribution of the Hibble surname in England has remained relatively consistent over the years, with families bearing the name found in various parts of the country.
Today, the surname Hibble is a rare but enduring part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, symbolising the heritage and ancestral roots of families with ties to the historic region of East Anglia.
There are approximately 188 people named Hibble in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hibble.
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
- Arthur
- Barry
- Christopher
- Graham
- Ian
- Jeremy
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Brenda
- Emily
- Hannah
- Judith
- Kirstin
- Lucy
- Norah
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Tracey
- Yvonne