TARBET
Tarbet
Tarbet is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "tairbeart," meaning isthmus or portage. The Tarbet family is associated with the Tarbet Castle, located near Loch Lomond in Scotland.
The Tarbet surname is found primarily in Scotland and England, with some branches of the family having spread to other parts of the world, particularly to former British colonies like Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Individuals bearing the Tarbet surname have been involved in various professions and fields of endeavour, contributing to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the communities in which they resided. The Tarbet name may also be associated with certain coat of arms and heraldic crests, symbolising the family's lineage and history.
As with many surnames, the Tarbet name has evolved over the centuries through various spellings and adaptations. Genealogical research into the Tarbet family lineage can provide valuable insights into Scotland's history and the broader diaspora of Scottish communities around the world.
There are approximately 274 people named Tarbet in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tarbet.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bruce
- Campbell
- Cecil
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anna
- Cheryl
- Debbie
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Helen
- Irene
- Janet
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
Similar and related surnames
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