TIBBOTT
Tibbott
Tibbott is an English surname of Welsh origin. Derived from the Welsh personal name "Tewdwr" which means "Theodoric" in Old German, Tibbott is a patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Tewdwr.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Tibbott is of Welsh origin, with its roots in the ancient Welsh personal name Tewdwr. The name Tewdwr is derived from the Old German name Theodoric, which is composed of the elements "theud" meaning "people" and "ric" meaning "power". The name Tewdwr was anglicised as Tudor and over time evolved into variants including Tibbott, Tibbots, and Tibbetts.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Tibbott is most commonly found in Wales and England, particularly in areas with a significant Welsh heritage. Variants of the name include Tibbots, Tibbetts, Tibbs, and Tewdwr. The distribution of the surname Tibbott has spread beyond the United Kingdom to regions such as the United States, Canada, and Australia due to migration and emigration patterns.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Richard Tibbott: A prominent industrialist in the 19th century, known for his contributions to the manufacturing sector in England.
- Eleanor Tibbott: Notable architect and designer, recognised for her innovative approach to sustainable architecture.
Modern Significance
Today, individuals with the surname Tibbott can be found in various professions and walks of life, reflecting the diverse nature of contemporary British society. The surname carries with it a sense of Welsh heritage and identity, linking individuals to the rich history and culture of Wales.
There are approximately 272 people named Tibbott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tibbott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Benjamin
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Keith
- Malcolm
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Andrea
- Claire
- Jean
- Joanne
- June
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Dabadie
- Dabat
- Deabaitua
- Debate
- Debbaut
- Debotte
- Diabate
- Dibad
- Dibbet
- Dibetta
- Dobede
- Dobedoe
- Dobito
- Doubt
- Dubad
- Dubbad
- Dubut
- Tabat
- Tabata
- Tabbit
- Tabbitt
- Tabbot
- Tabbott
- Tabbutt
- Tabet
- Tabit
- Tabita
- Taboada
- Taboda
- Tabot
- Tabott
- Tabti
- Tabut
- Tabuteau
- Tabutt
- Tebbatt
- Tebbet
- Tebbett
- Tebbit
- Tebbitt
- Tebbot
- Tebbott
- Tebbut
- Tebbutt
- Tebett
- Tebit
- Tebitt
- Tebutt
- Tibbatt
- Tibbet
- Tibbett
- Tibbit
- Tibbitt
- Tibbot
- Tibbotts
- Tibbut
- Tibbutt
- Tibet
- Tibett
- Tibot
- Tibutt
- Tiebout
- Tobbit
- Tobbitt
- Tobett
- Tobit
- Tobitt
- Tobota
- Tobutt
- Tubett
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