Dobbs

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. DAHBZ  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the medieval given name Dobbe, a diminutive of Robert.

Related Names

VariantsDobson, Hobbes, Hobbs, Hobson, Hopkins, Hopson, Robbins, Robert, Roberts, Robertson, Robinson, Robson
Other Languages & CulturesRobertsen(Danish) Robert, Robin(French) Róbertsson(Icelandic) Berti(Italian) Robertsson(Swedish) Probert(Welsh)

Categories

American founding fathers
Entry added April 25, 2021