TEBBS
Tebbs
Tebbs is a surname of English origin that is largely found in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. It is believed to be a variant of the surname Tibbs which itself is derived from the given name Theobald, an ancient Germanic name meaning "brave".
People bearing the surname Tebbs can be traced back in historical records to the early 17th century, with concentrations in counties such as Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Tebbs have been engaged in a variety of occupations ranging from agricultural labourers to tradesmen and beyond.
Interestingly, the Tebbs family name has also crossed the Atlantic, with some individuals emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This diaspora has contributed to the global spread of the Tebbs surname.
Today, the surname Tebbs remains relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations as a link to the family's history and heritage. The Tebbs name serves as a reminder of the enduring connections between individuals and their ancestral roots in the East Midlands of England.
There are approximately 680 people named Tebbs in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,901st most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Tebbs.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Martin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Alison
- Amy
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julie
- Kelly
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Rosemary
- Susan
- Victoria