There are
958
Tibbetss in the USA
Tibbets is the
25725th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tibbets

PaulW.

Paul W. Tibbets Jr. was an American Air Force brigadier general who is best known as the pilot of the Enola Gay, the B-29 Superfortress that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II.

TerryTibbetts

Terry Tibbetts was an American singer and musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Jefferson Airplane.

StephenTibbetts

Stephen Tibbetts is an American sociologist and criminologist known for his research on crime, punishment, and social control.

ArmandTibbetts

Armand Tibbetts was an American politician who served as the mayor of San Jose, California from 1964 to 1970.

ThatcherTibbets

Thatcher Tibbets is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'The Social Network' and 'Chronicle.'

LindaTibbets

Linda Tibbets is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed-media artworks.

PeterTibbets

Peter Tibbets is a Jamaican-born mountain climber who is known for being the first person from the Caribbean to complete the Seven Summits challenge.

SallyTibbetts

Sally Tibbetts is an Australian journalist and television presenter, known for her work on the Australian television show '60 Minutes.'

GeorgeF.

George F. Tibbets was an American politician who served as the Governor of Oregon from 1887 to 1895.

JoshuaTibbits

Joshua Tibbits was an American naval officer who served during the War of 1812 and is known for his heroism in the Battle of Lake Erie.

Tibbets Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Tibbets' is a variant of the surname 'Tibbetts', which is an English patronymic surname derived from the personal name 'Tibet', a diminutive form of 'Theobald'. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'theud', meaning 'people', and 'bald', meaning 'bold' or 'brave'. The surname 'Tibbetts' can be traced back to medieval England.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Tibbets' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states such as California, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. It is less common in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Tibbets' include 'Tibbetts', 'Tibbits', 'Tibbitts', 'Tippets', 'Tibbs', 'Tibbet', 'Tibbets', 'Tabb', and 'Tippets'. These variations may be the result of different spellings or pronunciations over time.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Tibbets' can be attributed to various factors such as economic opportunities, family connections, and personal circumstances. Many people with the surname 'Tibbets' have migrated from England to the United States and other English-speaking countries over the centuries.