As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The son of Nab. Nab, the summit of a mountain or rock. The son of the Abbot? Nab, Persic, a chief, a prince.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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