Gabb Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gabb Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gabb family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 14
Independent 12
Agricultural Labourer 12
Male Servant 9
Weaver 9
Female Servant 7
Ag Lab 4
Blacksmith 4
Pupil 4
Butcher 3
Ag Labourer 2
Iron Miner 2
Medical Student 2
Apprentice 2
Carpenter 2
Cloth Picker 2
Pauper 2
Waterman 2
Woollen Cloth Worker 2
Labourer 2
Hatter 2
Attorney Atlaw 1
Chambermaid 1
Auctioneer 1
Draper 1

Gabb Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gibb 75% 10,202
2 Gabb 100% 4,519
3 Gubb 75% 1,884
4 Gobb 75% 470
5 Gebb 75% 182
6 Gobbe 60% 157
7 Gab 75% 125
8 Gebbie 50% 125
9 Gobbi 60% 119

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The surname Gabb is the 2nd most popular variant of Gibb.

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