TEBB
Tebb
Overview: Tebb is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English name "Teba". The surname is classified as being of locational origin, typically associated with families originating from the county of Suffolk and its surrounding areas in Eastern England.
Meaning and Etymology: The surname Tebb is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Teba", which means ‘bold people’. Over the centuries, as surnames became hereditary, the name Tebb evolved from being a personal name to a surname associated with a particular family or lineage.
Distribution and Historical Background: The surname Tebb is comparatively rare and is predominantly found in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk in Eastern England. The Tebb family has historic connections to these regions, where they were likely associated with agricultural or tradesman occupations in the past.
Famous Individuals:
- John Tebb (1805–1893) – A renowned British botanist and author who made significant contributions to the study of British flora.
- Robert Tebb (1845-1915) – A notable British author and social reformer whose works focused on health, hygiene, and social issues of the Victorian era.
Variants: Variants of the surname Tebb include Teeb, Tebbs, and Tebbutt.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
Please note that the above information is a general overview of the surname Tebb and may vary on a case-by-case basis.
There are approximately 443 people named Tebb in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Tebb.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Adele
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Linda
- Margaret
- Natalie
- Pamela
- Paula
- Susan
- Victoria
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